BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER RAMSTEIN AIR BASE … · regulations outlined in AE 190-1 are applicable...

BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE (USAFE)

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE INSTRUCTION

31-218

10 FEBRUARY 2020

Security

INSTALLATION TRAFFIC CODE

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at

www.e-Publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering.

RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.

OPR: 86 SFS/S5R

Supersedes: RAMSTEINABI31-218,

3 December 2015

Certified by: 86 SFS/CC

(Lt. Col Jeremy W. Sheppard)

Pages: 99

This instruction implements DoDD 5525.4, Enforcement of State Traffic Laws on DoD

Installations, Air Force Instruction 91-207, US Air Force Traffic Safety Program, Army

Regulation (AR) 190-5/AFI 31-218(I), Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision, Air Force Manual

(AFMAN) 31-116, Air Force Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision and Army in Europe Regulation

(AER) 190-1/United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Instruction 31-202, Driver and Vehicle

Requirements and the Installation Traffic Code for the U.S. Forces in Germany. This publication

establishes policies and assigns responsibilities and procedures for compliance with safe and

efficient movement of personnel and vehicles for the efficient supervision of motor vehicles,

bicycles, roller skates, and pedestrian traffic on Ramstein Air Base (RAB), Vogelweh Air Station

(VAS), Vogelweh Family housing Area (VFHA), Einsiedlerhof Air Station (EAS), and Kapaun

Air Station (KAS), as well as all other areas under the control of the 86th Airlift Wing (86 AW).

This instruction applies to all personnel operating a motor vehicle on any installation under the

control of the 86 AW. In accordance with Army in Europe Regulation 190-1/USAFE 31-202, the

rules contained herein for procedures for suspension and revocation of USAREUR driving

privileges, suspension and revocation authority, and penalties applicable to USAREUR driving

privileges shall apply to all United States Air Forces in Europe personnel, both military and

civilian, and their family members, and contractors under Air Force contracts. Portions of this

instruction such as Chapter 5 and other subjects that may be assimilated, apply to host or foreign

national personnel on the installation and personnel without a driver’s license. For all Army

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personnel (military, civilian and contractor personnel and their dependents), the rules and

regulations outlined in AE 190-1 are applicable as they relate specifically to the U.S. Forces

Certificate of License. Failure to comply with the publication is punishable as a violation of Article

92, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and United States Code 5 as applicable. This

publication requires the collection and or maintenance of information protected by the Privacy Act

of 1974 authorized by Title 10 United States Code Section 8013 delegation by DoDI 6055.4,

Department of Defense Traffic Safety Program, AFI 31-203, Security Forces Management

Information System, AFMAN 31-116, AFI 31-218(I) and E.O. 9397 (SSN).

The following System of Records Notices apply: F031, AF SP L, Traffic Accidents and Violation

Reports; F031 AF SP K, Vehicle Administration Records, F031 AF SP E, Air Force Justice

Information System (AFJIS).

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary

Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route

AF Form 847s from the field through Major Command (MAJCOM) publications/forms managers.

“Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are

maintained IAW Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of

IAW Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition

Schedule (RDS).” The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product,

commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This instruction has been completely rewritten and requires a complete review.

Chapter 1—INTRODUCTION 5

1.1. Purpose. ................................................................................................................... 5

1.2. Applicability. .......................................................................................................... 5

1.3. Responsibilities: ....................................................................................................... 5

Chapter 2—DRIVING PRIVILEGES 8

2.1. Requirements for Driving Privileges. ...................................................................... 8

2.2. Stopping and Inspecting Personnel or Vehicles. ...................................................... 9

2.3. Implied Consent to Blood, Breath or Urine Tests. ................................................... 10

2.4. Suspension or Revocation of Driving Privileges. .................................................... 10

Table 2.1. On the Spot Suspension Guidelines for Offenses on U S Military Installations. .... 13

2.5. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program. ......................................................................... 16

2.6. U.S. Forces Certificate of License Suspension/Revocation Procedures: ................. 16

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2.7. Declaration of Ineligibility for a U.S. Forces Certificate of License ....................... 17

2.8. Petitions for Reinstatement or Restricted Driving Privileges. ................................. 18

2.9. Traffic Ticket Rebuttal/Administrative Hearing Procedures: .................................. 18

2.10. Reports to the USAREUR Registrar. ...................................................................... 19

Chapter 3—PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLE OPERATION REQUIREMENTS 20

3.1. Registration Policy. .................................................................................................. 20

3.2. Motorcycles, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Motor Scooters and Mopeds. ............ 20

3.3. Off Road Vehicles. ................................................................................................. 22

3.4. Handicapped Parking Permit. ................................................................................. 22

3.5. Implied Consent to Vehicle Impoundment. ............................................................ 22

Chapter 4—TRAFFIC SUPERVISION 24

4.1. Installation Traffic Code. ........................................................................................ 24

Table 4.1. Traffic Signs. ........................................................................................................... 35

Table 4.2. Traffic Signs for particularly dangerous situations. ................................................. 35

4.2. Parking ..................................................................................................................... 36

4.3. Traffic Accidents ..................................................................................................... 41

Table 4.3. Vehicle Accident Reporting Matrix. ........................................................................ 43

4.4. Miscellaneous Rules ................................................................................................ 44

4.5. Standards for processing Drunk Drivers .................................................................. 50

Chapter 5—DRIVING RECORDS AND THE TRAFFIC POINT SYSTEM 53

5.1. Overview. ................................................................................................................ 53

5.2. Traffic Enforcement. ................................................................................................ 53

5.3. Point System Application. ...................................................................................... 53

5.4. Rebuttal Rights. ...................................................................................................... 53

5.5. Notifying Commanders and Supervisors. ............................................................... 53

5.6. Notifying State Licensing Offices. .......................................................................... 53

5.7. Fix-It Traffic Tickets. ............................................................................................. 54

5.8. Traffic Complaints. ................................................................................................. 54


Chapter 6—IMPOUNDMENT, ABANDONMENT, AND DISPOSAL OF PRIVATELY

OWNED VEHICLES 55

6.1. Impoundment ........................................................................................................... 55

6.2. Abandoned Vehicles. ............................................................................................... 56

6.3. Unclaimed Vehicles. ............................................................................................... 57

6.4. Vehicle as Evidence. ................................................................................................ 57

6.5. Towing of Vehicles. ................................................................................................ 58

Chapter 7—PARKING MONITOR PROGRAM 59

7.1. Purpose and Scope. ................................................................................................. 59

7.2. Selective Enforcement. ........................................................................................... 59

7.3. Parking Traffic Tickets. .......................................................................................... 59

7.4. Abandoned Vehicle Notices. .................................................................................. 60

7.5. Completion of the Traffic Ticket. ........................................................................... 60

7.6. Processing Traffic Tickets. ..................................................................................... 61

7.7. Warning Traffic Tickets. ......................................................................................... 61

Chapter 8—MISCELLANEOUS 62

8.1. Construction and Event Traffic Control Plans. ........................................................ 62

8.2. Reporting Lost, Stolen, or Recovered Vehicles and License Plates. ...................... 62

8.3. Replacing Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated License Plates and Documents. .................... 62

Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 63

Attachment 2—TRAFFIC POINT ASSESSMENT TABLE 68

Attachment 3—KMC CHILD SUPERVISION POLICY MATRIX 72

Attachment 4—TRAFFIC SIGNS 73


Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1. Purpose. This publication sets forth policies and establishes and clarifies procedures either

not covered by AER 190-1/USAFE-I 31-202, Driver and Vehicle Requirements and the

Installation Traffic Code for U.S. Forces in Germany, AFI 31-218(I), or implement stricter

requirements than set forth in these publications. This publication will be used to enforce the “rules

of the road” in accordance with AFI 31-218(I), AFMAN 31-116, and AER 190-1/USAFE

Instruction 31-202. Realistic "rules of the road" are designed to encourage voluntary compliance

with traffic laws and regulations by all pedestrians and operators of motor vehicles (including, but

not limited to automobiles, motorcycles, motor scooters and mopeds, bicycles, skateboards, wave

boards, rip sticks, roller skates, in-line skates, etc.). All pedestrians and operators are personally

responsible for obeying traffic rules on all military installations under the control of the 86 AW.

Violation of this code provides a precedent for disciplinary action under the Uniform Code of

Military Justice (UCMJ) for personnel subject to its provisions, as well as appropriate action under

other regulations and directives of personnel not subject to the UCMJ.

1.2. Applicability. Operation of motor vehicles is a privilege granted by the 86th Airlift Wing

Commander (86 AW/CC) under the provisions contained within this code as derived from the AE

Pamphlet 550-19 Appendix E. German Road Traffic Ordinance (StVO) and AER 190-1/USAFE

Instruction 31-202.

1.3. Responsibilities:

1.3.1. Commanders and supervisors will ensure their personnel properly insure, register, and

operate privately owned vehicles (POVs), and have a valid U.S. Forces Certificates of License

for the types of vehicles they intend to register or operate IAW AER 190-1/USAFE Instruction

31-202. Host or foreign national personnel will comply with the requirements of their licensing

or registering jurisdiction.

1.3.2. The 86 AW/CC delegates the responsibility for revocations and suspensions of driving

privileges to the 86th Mission Support Group Commander and Deputy (86 MSG/CC, CD) for

offenses on Installations under the control of the 86 AW and for off-base offenses in the

Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC).

1.3.3. The 86th Security Forces Squadron (86 SFS) and the 569th United States Forces Police

Squadron (569 USFPS) Defense Force Commanders (DFCs) exercises staff responsibility for

directing, regulating and controlling traffic, and enforcing installation rules pertaining to traffic

control. DFCs assist traffic engineers by performing traffic control studies to gather

information on traffic problems and use patterns. Both units have joint overall responsibility

for implementing the traffic code and are responsible for ensuring the traffic code is reviewed

annually and updated as needed in accordance with (IAW) AFI 33-360, Publications and

Forms Management.

1.3.4. The 86 SFS will:

1.3.4.1. Manage the Reports and Analysis (S5R) function for RAB.

1.3.4.2. Exercise Law Enforcement responsibilities within the following areas:


1.3.4.2.1. Within the jurisdictional boundaries of Ramstein Air Base and the USAFE

Contingency Training Squadron (CTS) compound

1.3.4.2.2. Within the following off-base areas:

1.3.4.2.2.1. The road from the West Gate (West Gate Access Road) to the entrance

of the USAFE Contingency Training Squadron (CTS) compound.

1.3.4.2.2.2. From the East Gate to the first left-hand turn immediately outside the

base (L369, also known as the Golf Course or Mackenbach Road).

1.3.5. The 569 USFPS will:

1.3.5.1. Manage the Reports and Analysis (S5R) function for its area of responsibility as

outlined below and the Vehicle Registration function for U.S. Air Force personnel within

the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC).

1.3.5.2. Exercise Law Enforcement responsibilities within the following areas:

1.3.5.2.1. Within the jurisdictional boundaries of all other U.S. Air Force military

installations in the KMC, to include:

1.3.5.2.1.1. Vogelweh Air Station (VAS) and Vogelweh Military Family Housing

(VMFH).

1.3.5.2.1.2. Kapaun Air Station (KAS) and Einsiedlerhof Air Station (86 CE and

Warrior Preparation Center Compounds at Einsiedlerhof).

1.3.5.2.1.3. Geographically separated communication sites (Bann 1 and 2,

Husterhoeh, Oberauerbach, and Breitenbach). NOTE: Law Enforcement

responsibilities on U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) installations within the KMC

will be provided upon request of the U.S. Army Installation Management

Command Europe (IMCOM-E) Region, United States Army Garrison-Rheinland-

Pfalz (USAG-RP), the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) or other

designated USAREUR authorities.

1.3.5.2.2. Within all off-base areas within the geographical boundaries of the KMC

not under control of the 86 SFS.

1.3.6. The 86th Airlift Wing Safety Office (86 AW/SE) is responsible for initiating activities

relating to preventing accidents, educating personnel on motor vehicle safety, and conducting

detailed investigations of safety incidents/mishaps as required by applicable directives.

1.3.7. The 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron Commander (86 VRS/CC):

1.3.7.1. Provides wrecker/towing service for government vehicles that create a safety

hazard, impede the flow of traffic, have been abandoned or pose a force protection threat.

Privately Owned Vehicles will not be towed using VRS assets.

1.3.7.2. Administers the USAREUR driver’s examination.

1.3.7.3. Operates the POV inspection sections.

1.3.8. The 86th Civil Engineering Group Commander (86 CEG/CC) plans, constructs, and

maintains streets and adjacent lands on all areas on installations under the control of the 86

AW. This includes procurement, construction, installation and maintenance of traffic control


devices and removal/emplacement of barricades or traffic control devices during painting,

maintenance, and operations. Conducts traffic studies and evaluates parking plans and

consolidates information in the annual Traffic Velocity Study for installations under the control

of the 86 AW/CC

1.3.9. The 86 CEG/CC or CD and 86 MSG/CC or CD will co-chair a Traffic Safety

Coordination Group (TSCG) meeting at least quarterly to address traffic flow, parking, and

other issues pertaining to this instruction. TSCG members will normally include, as a minimum

a representative from each of the following organizations: 786 CES/CEK, 86 AW/SE, 86 CES,

86 SFS, 569 USFPS, 86 MSG/SLO, and DoDEA.

1.3.10. Persons subject to this publication will comply with the requirements stated in this

publication. A person found guilty of violating any vehicular or pedestrian traffic law, rule or

regulation made applicable under the provisions of this publication is subject to

criminal/administrative proceedings to include suspension/revocation of their U.S. Forces or

on-base driving privileges.


Chapter 2

DRIVING PRIVILEGES

2.1. Requirements for Driving Privileges.

2.1.1. Military, civilian personnel, and their family members permanently assigned to an

installation within Germany must have a U.S. Forces Certificate of License to drive in

Germany. Personnel operating a POV will retain their USAREUR license, vehicle registration

and proof of insurance at all times while operating a motor vehicle. Reference AER 190-1,

Chapter 2 for further guidance on licensing.

2.1.1.1. Military and civilian personnel POVs must be registered in the name of the

sponsor. Family members may appear on the registration as joint owners, but authorization

to register will be based solely on logistics-support authorization in AE Regulation 600-

700. Privately Owned Vehicles will be registered with the U.S. Forces in Germany

immediately after taking possession of them.

2.1.1.2. Persons who transfer to Germany from a command in another European country

and whose POVs have been registered with civil or U.S. Forces registration authorities

must register their POVs with the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) within 30 days of

arriving in Germany.

2.1.2. Members of the U.S. Forces and civilian component on temporary duty (TDY) in

Germany and in possession of a valid country license may take the driver’s test to obtain a U.S.

Forces Certificate of License to operate a U.S. Forces-registered POV.

2.1.3. Reference AER 190-1, section 4-10. for operation of U.S. Forces-registered POVs by

persons not licensed under this publication.

2.1.4. Personnel whose driving privileges have been revoked but who need to move a POV in

connection with a permanent change of station (PCS) may apply through the revoking authority

for a 5-day, temporary U.S. Forces Certificate of License.

2.1.5. Personnel who operate Aircraft Maintenance Support equipment, which are not

operated on public roadways, do not require a U.S. Forces Certificate of License. Training,

qualification, and certification to operate these vehicles will be recorded in the individual's

training records/government driver’s license.

2.1.6. Replacing a U.S. Forces Certificate of License.

2.1.6.1. If a U.S. Forces Certificate of License is lost or destroyed, or if it becomes

mutilated and is more than 3 years old, the licensee must complete the requirements in

AER 190-1/USAFEI 31-202 Paragraph 2-2a(1) and (2) (except that a valid country

license is not required) and take an eye test (Paragraph 2-2a(4)(b)) to request a

replacement. If a license becomes mutilated within 3 years after the date of issue, the

licensee may do either of the following:

2.1.6.1.1. Apply for a replacement license at no cost and without taking an eye test. In

this case, the licensee will receive a replacement license with the same expiration date

as that of the original license.


2.1.6.1.2. Apply for a replacement license, pay the replacement fee, and take an eye

test. In this case, the licensee will receive a replacement license that is valid for 5 years.

2.1.6.2. Personnel returning from deployments whose U.S. Forces Certificate of License

is mutilated, lost, or stolen may obtain a replacement license with the original expiration

date at no cost, or they may take an eye test, pay the license fee, and receive a license valid

for 5 years.

2.2. Stopping and Inspecting Personnel or Vehicles.

2.2.1. On-base: Pursuant to the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), Art. VII 10(a) Security

Forces personnel have the right to take all appropriate measures to ensure the maintenance of

order and security on military installations, to include all traffic enforcement measures. This

authority is not limited to U.S. personnel with SOFA status; it is applicable to all personnel

within the jurisdictional boundaries of the military installation, regardless of nationality.

NOTE: In the event of a suspected criminal offense committed by a host or foreign national,

personnel may be detained under Art. 20 of the Supplementary Agreement to the SOFA, but

must be released to appropriate authorities as guided herein.

2.2.2. Off-base: Host Nation police forces (Polizei) have primary Law Enforcement authority

off-base. Pursuant to Art. 28 of the Supplementary Agreement to the SOFA, Security Forces

personnel have authority to take measures necessary to maintain order and discipline over U.S.

military and civilian personnel and their dependents with SOFA status in all other places to

which the public has access.

2.2.2.1. Offenses: Security Forces personnel have the right to stop USAREUR-plated

vehicles or Government Motor Vehicles (GMVs) while traveling on roads outside of U.S.

military installations within their area of responsibility (AOR) if they:

2.2.2.1.1. Possess a reasonable belief that a criminal offense has been or is being

committed. In regards to traffic supervision the elements of a crime commonly relate

to traffic offenses, such as drunk or reckless operation of a vehicle, fleeing the scene of

an accident, negligent homicide, and manslaughter.

2.2.2.1.2. Create a severe traffic hazard or present a clear and imminent danger to self

and/or others (e.g., driving the wrong way on an autobahn exit ramp).

2.2.2.2. Selective Enforcement: Security Forces personnel will not patrol off-base only to

monitor traffic and will not customarily conduct traffic stops for traffic violations. Security

Forces personnel may cite USAREUR-plated or Government Motor Vehicle operators via

DD Form 1408, Armed Forces Traffic Ticket, and route same administratively without

conducting a traffic stop. Other traffic enforcement measures may be implemented upon

request or in conjunction with Polizei such as traffic check points or speed enforcement

measurements.

2.2.3. At the time of stop, drivers and occupants are required to present all pertinent documents

to the SF member, German/U.S. Law Enforcement official, or Guard. These documents include

but are not limited to: U.S. Forces ID card, national identity card/passport, U.S. Forces

Certificate of License, U.S. Forces POV registration, and (for motorcycle operators) a valid

Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) training card or equivalent host/foreign nation

credentials.


2.2.4. Security Forces personnel may conduct inspections and inventories of vehicles and

persons, random installation entry/exit vehicle checks, motor vehicle searches incident to a

lawful stop or other probable cause and non- probable cause searches. For details pertaining to

inspections, checks and searches, in on-base or off-base locations, refer to AFI 31-118, Security

Forces Standards And Procedures, and as supplemented by MAJCOM and local guidance.

2.3. Implied Consent to Blood, Breath or Urine Tests.

2.3.1. This requirement must be outlined as part of the installation newcomer’s briefings

and/or in-processing of newly assigned personnel.

2.3.2. All persons who have a valid U.S. Forces Certificate of License or who operate a POV

are understood to have given their expressed consent to chemical tests for alcohol or other

drugs on their breath or in their blood or urine if lawfully stopped, apprehended, or cited for

any offense allegedly committed while driving or otherwise in physical control of a motor

vehicle upon acceptance of a U.S. Forces Certificate of License and/or U.S. Forces Vehicle

Registration. Refer to AFI 31-218 (I), Paragraph 2-3., and AER 190-1, Chapters 2-11,

Paragraph a., for specific information.

2.3.3. Licensees who refuse to submit to chemical testing will be informed that failure to

submit to or complete tests administered by U.S. Forces or German civil authorities will result

in revocation of their U.S. Forces Certificate of License for 1-year IAW AER 190-1/USAFE-

I 31-202 Paragraph 2-15.

2.3.4. Host and other foreign national personnel generally have not given their consent upon

employment or entering the installation. If probable cause exists, and Security Forces deems

the necessity for chemical testing, such personnel may give their consent to blood, breath or

urine test voluntarily upon request on scene, but are not subject to forcible extraction of bodily

fluids procedures by U.S. Forces. In the event of property and/or personal damage, Polizei will

be contacted immediately.

2.4. Suspension or Revocation of Driving Privileges.

2.4.1. Revocation/suspension authority is defined in Paragraph 1.3.2 above. If an individual

who has a U.S. Forces Certificate of License commits multiple offenses which carry

suspension or revocation time, those suspension or revocation offenses shall run concurrently.

2.4.2. When a person subject to this publication has had his or her U.S. Forces Certificate of

License suspended or revoked, he or she will not drive any vehicle in Europe. This includes

but is not limited to the following: USAREUR-plated vehicles, rental vehicles with

International Driver’s License, and Government-owned vehicles. German citizen operating a

German plated vehicle with a German driving license are exempt from this unless a person’s

on-base driving privileges are suspended.

2.4.3. Individuals who are stopped for operating a motor vehicle without a U.S. Forces

Certificate of License, vehicle registration, or proof of insurance in their possession will be

issued a fix-it ticket and will have 7 calendar days to amend the infraction. If the individual is

operating a vehicle and does not possess a valid U.S. Forces Certificate of License, the operator

will be declared ineligible for a license for at least 90 days. Guidance for new arrivals to

USAFE/USAREUR can be found in AER 190-1/USAFEI 31-202.


2.4.4. Discretionary Suspensions. Discretionary suspensions may be assessed for periods not

to exceed one (1) year. The suspending authority may increase or decrease the length of a

suspension, depending on the situation and/or incident. The suspending authority may suspend

a licensee’s driving privilege for the following:

2.4.4.1. A period of time necessary to evaluate the licensee’s physical or mental disability

after a physician has submitted a statement that the individual is capable of safely operating

a POV. A U.S. Forces Certificate of License will be returned only when a physician

provides a statement that the individual is capable of safely operating a POV.

2.4.4.2. Assess the licensee’s driving skills. When the suspending authority determines

that the individual lacks the necessary driving skills or knowledge, the authority may

suspend the U.S. Forces Certificate of License until the licensee has retaken and passed the

tests required by the publication. If the individual fails to pass the tests required to obtain

a Government Driver’s License (OF 346 or AF Form 2293), his or her U.S. Forces

Certificate of License may be suspended. (This suspension applies only to Navy and AF

personnel).

2.4.4.3. Investigate the incidents involving the licensee. The driving privileges of involved

persons may be suspended until the investigation is completed and final action is taken.

2.4.4.3.1. For Air Force personnel involved in alcohol or drug related driving

incidents, Security Forces will immediately suspend the licensee’s U.S. Forces

Certificate of License with a Preliminary Suspension of U.S. Forces Certificate of

License Letter. Security Forces will confiscate the USAREUR driver’s license and

member’s driving privileges will be suspended pending final decision by 86 MSG/CC

or CD.

2.4.4.3.2. For Army personnel involved in alcohol or drug related driving incidents on

Air Force installations, Security Forces will immediately confiscate the USAREUR

driver’s license and issue a Preliminary Suspension of U.S. Forces Certificate of

License Letter. Security Forces will release custody of the license to member’s

leadership (Member’s First Sergeant, Supervisor, or CC) via DD Form 2708. Member’s

driving privileges will be suspended pending final action by Unit leadership.

2.4.4.4. A maximum of a 90 day suspension may be imposed for the following offenses:

2.4.4.4.1. Owning or operating an unregistered or uninsured POV (first or second

offense).

2.4.4.4.2. Operating a motor vehicle while under intoxication that is sufficient to

impair the rational and full exercise of the mental and physical faculties. This level of

intoxication can be demonstrated based on the results of a standard field sobriety test.

2.4.4.4.3. Operating a non-motorized vehicle while under any level of intoxication that

is sufficient to impair the rational and full exercise of the mental and physical faculties.

This level of intoxication can be demonstrated based on the results of a chemical test

or based on the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident itself.

2.4.4.5. A maximum of a 180 day suspension may be imposed for the following:

2.4.4.5.1. Displaying a lack of good judgement about safe and prudent operation of a

POV.


2.4.4.5.2. Misconduct that indicates the licensee’s poor qualifications as a driver, such

as:

2.4.4.5.2.1. Abuse of alcohol or controlled substances. This may include incidents

that occur when individual is not operating a POV.

2.4.4.5.2.2. Habitual acts of violence

2.4.4.5.2.3. Three or more non-moving violations

2.4.4.5.2.4. Allowing a Non-U.S. Forces Certificate of Licensed driver to operate

a USAREUR-plated vehicle not covered in Paragraph 2.1.3 In cases where the

suspending authority does not seek the full 180 day suspension, a minimum of a 45

day suspension will be imposed.

2.4.4.5.2.5. Transferring license plates to another POV without properly

registering the plates to the POV.

2.4.4.6. A maximum of a 1-year suspension may be imposed for the following:

2.4.4.6.1. Committing two or more offenses outlined in Paragraph 2.4.4 within a 180-

day period.

2.4.4.6.2. Fleeing or attempting to flee a MP or SF patrol after committing a traffic

violation.

2.4.5. Mandatory Suspensions. Mandatory suspensions will be assessed for 7 days, 30 days,

90 days or 180 days as indicated below, IAW AER 190-1/USAFEI 31-202.

2.4.5.1. Mandatory On-the-Spot Suspensions.

2.4.5.1.1. In the execution of patrolling duties, Security Forces personnel have the

authority to issue on-the-spot suspensions in varying instances. These instances are

outlined in Table 2.1 below. All cases not outlined in the table will be forwarded on to

the 86 SFS Reports and Analysis section, who will forward these cases for action

regarding suspensions, revocations and suspensions of base driving privileges.


Table 2.1. On the Spot Suspension Guidelines for Offenses on U S Military Installations.

2.4.5.1.2. For on-the-spot suspensions involving texting, using a computer or cell

phone, seatbelt infractions, child restraint violations and motorcycle safety violations,

patrolmen are authorized to issue a suspension to violators using the Preliminary Notice

of On-Base Driving Privilege Suspension letter. An AFJIS report will not be required

unless any of the aforementioned instances have caused a traffic accident or injury to

the driver or another individual.

2.4.5.1.3. For on-the-spot suspensions involving alcohol-related driving incidents,

patrolmen are required to issue a Preliminary Suspension of U.S. Forces Certificate of

License Letter. An AFJIS report is required.

2.4.5.1.4. For on-the-spot suspensions involving escort violations, patrolmen are

required to issue the Preliminary Suspension of Installation Sign-In Privileges letter.

This suspension is issued to violators of the sign-in and base escort policies, outlined

in Kaiserslautern Military Community Air Force Integrated Defense Plan, KMC-AF

IDP 31-101.

2.4.6. The suspending authority will suspend driving privileges for the following:

2.4.6.1. Seven (7) day suspensions:

2.4.6.1.1. Texting, using a computer or cellphone while operating a POV, for more

information refer to Paragraph 4.1.19.2 in this document.

2.4.6.1.2. Drivers and passengers of POV’s not wearing seatbelts. Motorcycle

operators and motorcycle passengers not wearing the proper protective clothing

outlined in Paragraph 3.2.3 of this instruction.

2.4.6.2. Thirty (30) Day Suspensions:

2.4.6.2.1. Second or subsequent offenses listed in Paragraph 2.4.6.1


2.4.6.2.2. Drivers who have not yet reached their 21st birthday if found to be operating

a POV on or off a U.S. military installation in Germany with any amount of alcohol in

their blood up to 0.049 percent by volume of whole blood. Driving privileges for these

drivers will be suspended for 30 days for a first offense, 60 days for a second offense,

and 90 days for a third offense. These drivers may also be subject to a monetary fine

or other separate civilian administrative action if caught by German authorities off the

installation. (AER 190-1/USAFEI 31-202, Appendix J, table J-1, converts German

breath-alcohol levels into U.S. blood-alcohol levels.) Individuals at these levels will be

titled with “Alcohol-Related Traffic Offense, Operating a POV with a Positive BAC/in

violation of Article 134, UCMJ.

2.4.6.3. Ninety (90) day suspensions:

2.4.6.3.1. Operating a motor vehicle with blood-alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05 percent

by volume but less than 0.08 percent blood-alcohol level by volume of whole blood (as

measured in grams per 100 milliliters). (AER 190-1/USAFEI 31-202, Appendix J, table

J-1, converts German breath-alcohol levels into U.S. blood-alcohol levels.) Individuals

charged with operating a vehicle at these levels are considered to be driving while

impaired (DWI).

2.4.6.3.2. Operating a class of vehicle other than the class for which licensed.

2.4.6.3.3. Three or more offenses of owning or operating an unregistered or uninsured

POV.

2.4.6.4. One hundred eighty (180) day suspensions:

2.4.6.4.1. Having two convictions or having received two non-judicial punishments

for reckless driving in a 1-year period.

2.4.6.4.2. Accumulating 12 or more traffic points in a 1-year period or 18 traffic points

in a 2-year period. The offender must complete remedial driver training before his or

her U.S. Forces Certificate of License may be returned.

2.4.6.4.3. Not wearing a seatbelt while operating a POV or not requiring passengers to

wear seatbelts or restraining devices while riding in a POV (third and subsequent

offenses). This also applies to motorcyclists who do not wear proper protective clothing

while riding a motorcycle or do not require their passengers to do so.

2.4.6.4.4. Disposing of a POV in a manner not authorized by AER 190-1/USAFEI 31-

202.

2.4.6.4.5. Fleeing or attempting to flee an accident or a police officer after leaving the

scene of an accident.

2.4.7. Revocations are mandatory, take effect immediately, and remain in effect indefinitely.

The period of revocation begins on the date the U.S. Forces Certificate of License is

confiscated.

2.4.7.1. A petition for reinstatement is authorized after 1 year for: Refusing to take or

complete a lawfully requested chemical test under the implied consent provisions of

Paragraph 2.3


2.4.7.1.1. Operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.08 percent by volume (0.08

grams per 100 milliliters) or higher (Appendix J, table J-1, converts German breath-

alcohol levels into U.S. blood- alcohol levels). Individuals charged with operating a

vehicle at these levels are considered to be driving under the influence (DUI).

2.4.7.1.2. Testing positive for a substance listed in the Uniform Code of Military

Justice (UCMJ), Article 112a, as a result of a chemical test administered according to

Paragraph 2.3

2.4.7.2. A petition for reinstatement is authorized after 5 years for:

2.4.7.2.1. Driving a POV while the license was suspended, revoked, or after the person

is declared ineligible.

2.4.7.2.2. Committing, for the second time within the last 5-year period, the offenses

of:

2.4.7.2.2.1. Operating a POV with a BAC of 0.05 percent by volume but less than

0.08 percent blood alcohol by volume of whole blood (as measured in grams

per 100 milliliters).

2.4.7.2.2.2. Refusing to take a chemical test under the implied consent provisions

of Paragraph 2.3

2.4.7.2.2.3. Testing positive for a substance described in the UCMJ, Article 112a,

as a result of a chemical test administered under Paragraph 2.3

2.4.7.3. Individuals who have a record of three alcohol-related traffic offenses or two or

more offenses of driving while a license is revoked over any time period will be prohibited

from ever receiving a U.S. Forces Certificate of License. No exceptions to this policy are

permitted for individuals who have been found guilty of three alcohol-related offenses

2.4.7.4. If privileges have been suspended by a German court, requests for restricted

driving privileges will not be granted until the German suspension has expired. Individuals

may petition the German court for restricted driving privileges.

2.4.8. The Installation Commander or designee may impose more stringent periods of

suspensions as deemed appropriate for the offense(s). Commanders may request more stringent

periods of suspensions as deemed appropriate for the offense(s).

2.4.9. Following suspension, the suspending authority will keep the U.S. Forces Certificate of

License until the suspension expires.

2.4.10. Following revocation, the revoking authority will send the U.S. Forces Certificate of

License to the USAREUR RMV.

2.4.11. After suspensions/revocations over 90 days in length, the POV will be registered as

non-operational IAW AER 190- 1/USAFEI 31-202, Paragraph 3-8d. License plates will be

returned to the RMV for destruction unless a family member has a valid U.S. Forces Certificate

of License and the POV registration lists the family member’s name as a joint owner.

2.4.12. Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving While Impaired (DWI), and Blood-

Alcohol Content (BAC) standards detailed in AFI 31-218(I), Chapters 4-11 will be utilized,

along with suspension guidelines and Breath-Alcohol Concentration (BrAC) conversion


outlined in AER 190-1/USAFEI 31-202, Chapters 2-14 and 2-15. When imposing a

suspension or revocation because of an off-installation offense, the effective date should be the

same as the date of the conviction or seizure of the U.S. Forces Certificate of License.

2.4.12.1. Driving While Impaired (DWI). If the percentage is more than 0.05 but less than

0.08, presume the person may be impaired. This standard may be considered with other

competent evidence in determining whether the person was under the influence of alcohol.

2.4.12.2. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) If the percentage is 0.08 BAC or more, or if

tests reflect the presence of illegal drugs, the person was driving while intoxicated.

2.5. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program. After coordination with the Staff Judge Advocate

(SJA), unit commanders will direct drug and/or alcohol testing within 24 hours of suspected

alcohol-related motor vehicle/traffic incidents or misconduct, episodes of aberrant or bizarre

behavior or where there is reasonable suspicion of drug use and the member refuses to provide

consent for testing. Commanders are also encouraged to ensure Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is

tested as soon after the incident as possible to determine the level and intensity of alcohol

involvement. Active duty Air Force personnel apprehended for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

or Driving While Impaired (DWI), on or off the installation, will be referred by their respective

chain of command to the Air Force Substance Abuse Office for evaluation in accordance with AFI

44-121, Military Drug Demand Reduction Program within seven days. For additional information,

refer to AFI 31-218(I).

2.6. U.S. Forces Certificate of License Suspension/Revocation Procedures:

2.6.1. When issuing DD Form 1408, Armed Forces Traffic Ticket, the law enforcement official

will write special instructions on the back of the pink copy which is given to the violator if

he/she wishes to rebut the ticket. Additionally, the violator will notify their Commander or

First Sergeant within 24 hours or the next duty day that they have received a ticket. In cases

involving immediate suspension of driving privileges, the law enforcement official will issue

a Preliminary Notice of On Base Driving Privileges Suspension not to exceed 7 days with the

DD Form 1408. NOTE: Privacy Act information to include social security number will not be

filled out when leaving a ticket on an unoccupied vehicle.

2.6.2. Reports and Analysis (S5R) personnel will provide the violator instructions and a

template for a written rebuttal (See Attachment 2). Inform the violator that their First Sergeant

and Commander must endorse a written rebuttal acknowledgement for infractions the violator

wishes to rebut.

2.6.3. Unit Commanders and First Sergeants are notified via email of all traffic tickets given

to unit members/family members. Commanders’ action is not required for traffic tickets, but

is required for violations issued as a result of a major traffic accident. Refer to Paragraph 4.4

for major/minor traffic accidents.

2.6.4. The suspending or revoking authority will evaluate each case to determine appropriate

action. Only pertinent facts may be used to determine the appropriate action to be taken. An

individual’s character or service record will not be used to determine action. Once a decision

is made to impose administrative sanctions, the suspending or revoking authority will:

2.6.4.1. Suspend or revoke the person's driving privileges pending the outcome of

rebuttal/appeal proceedings.


2.6.4.2. Once the rebuttal proceedings are completed, the suspending or revoking authority

will notify the appropriate S5R. The S5R will notify the USAREUR Registry of Motor

Vehicles (RMV) in writing of the action taken.

2.6.4.3. In cases where the individual is charged with operating a POV with a BAC of 0.05

percent by volume or higher, or while under the influence of any controlled substance,

a review must be completed. The suspending or revoking authority may “find in favor”

of the person (that is, not declare a person ineligible, not suspend, or not revoke the license)

only if the person was not operating the POV or the BAC results or drug-test results were

incorrect or invalid.

2.7. Declaration of Ineligibility for a U.S. Forces Certificate of License

2.7.1. A declaration of ineligibility means that a person may not apply for, test for, or receive

a U.S. Forces Certificate of License (AE Form 190-1F)

2.7.2. Revoking authorities will declare a person ineligible for a U.S. Forces Certificate of

License for at least 90 calendar days for any of the following:

2.7.2.1. Making a false statement in an attempt to get a U.S. Forces Certificate of License.

2.7.2.2. Operating a POV without being licensed as required IAW AER 190-1/USAFE

Instruction 31-202

2.7.2.3. Operating a POV with an expired license

2.7.3. Revoking authorities may waive the ineligibility period only for cases identified in AER

190-1 Paragraph 2-14b(3) if an individual’s U.S. Forces Certificate of License has not been

expired for more than 1 year. Additional offenses such as those identified in AER 190-1

Paragraph 2-14b(1) and (2) that are committed during the time the individual’s U.S. Forces

Certificate of License was expired will make the individual ineligible for such a waiver. If the

individual’s U.S. Forces Certificate of License has not been expired for more than 1 year, the

individual is eligible to renew the license immediately, but the individual is not authorized to

operate a POV in Germany until he or she has completed the renewal. Military Police (MP) or

Security Forces may issue a citation for this violation and confiscate the expired license.

2.7.4. If an individual’s U.S. Forces Certificate of License has been expired for more than 1

year, the individual is ineligible to renew the license. The individual is not authorized to operate

a POV in Germany until he or she has completed the requirements in AER 190-1 Paragraph

2-2 for obtaining a new U.S. Forces Certificate of License.

2.7.5. Revoking authorities will declare a person ineligible for a U.S. Forces Certificate of

License for the corresponding period of suspension or revocation for any of the following:

2.7.5.1. Committing a violation while unlicensed that would be grounds for suspension or

revocation if licensed.

2.7.5.2. Having a military license (OF 346 or AF Form 2293) suspended or revoked

2.7.5.3. Operating or otherwise being in physical control of a POV after being declared

ineligible for a U.S. Forces Certificate of License.

2.7.6. Officers in charge of local DTSs will declare a person ineligible for a U.S. Forces

Certificate of License for the following periods:


2.7.6.1. 1 year for using unauthorized assistance during an examination.

2.7.6.2. 60 calendar days for failing to pass the written examination after three attempts.

Any failure thereafter will result in an additional 60-day ineligibility.

2.7.6.3. Persons declared ineligible will remain ineligible until they successfully petition

the revoking authority to request authorization for a U.S. Forces Certificate of License.

2.8. Petitions for Reinstatement or Restricted Driving Privileges.

2.8.1. The 86 AW/CC designates the 86 MSG/CC or CD as the final authority to reinstate

suspended or revoked driving privileges and to grant restricted driving privileges.

2.8.2. Personnel who have had their driving privileges suspended or revoked may petition for

restricted driving privileges or a reinstatement of driving privileges through the 86 MSG/CD

(with the exception of 7-day suspensions). All individuals requesting a reinstatement of driving

privileges or restricted driving privileges must successfully complete the U.S. Forces

Certificate of License online POV test prior to the granting of reinstated or restricted driving

privileges. Individuals who have been revoked may only apply for reinstatement after they

have completed the entire revocation period. Individuals who have been suspended are

automatically reinstated after the suspension period has been served (except in cases of

alcohol/drug related offenses, refer to Paragraph 2.7.2.1 below).

2.8.3. Individuals petitioning for reinstatement after a serious traffic offense involving alcohol

or controlled substances are required to complete Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention &

Treatment (ADAPT) training (from 86 AW/SA, Substance Abuse) and successfully complete

the U.S. Forces Certificate of License online POV test. Certificates of completion for both

must be provided to the suspending authority at the time of request.

2.8.3.1. The application for restricted driving privileges or for reinstatement of driving

privileges must be in writing and routed from the individual through his/her First Sergeant

and Commander, to S5R. The S5R will then compile all documentation and forward an

electronic staff summary sheet to the 86 AW/JA and DFC for legal opinion and review.

The reinstatement package is then forwarded to 86 MSG/CD for approval/denial of

restricted privileges or reinstatement.

2.8.4. If the request for restricted driving privileges is approved, revoking authority will

provide a written statement specifying the exact hours and specific locations that the person

may operate a POV. This statement must be provided to the local Provost Marshall or Chief,

Security Forces (CSF), the RMV and the licensee.

2.8.5. Individuals whose driving privileges have been revoked indefinitely (with petition for

reinstatement authorized only after 5 years) will not be granted restricted driving privileges.

2.9. Traffic Ticket Rebuttal/Administrative Hearing Procedures:

2.9.1. Individual must notify S5R within five duty days from the issuance of a traffic ticket to

request procedures for submitting a rebuttal package or request an administrative hearing.

2.9.2. Individuals who fail to meet the 5-day rebuttal period for violations not warranting a

suspension will automatically have the violation applied to their drivers record and points will

be assessed (if applicable).


2.9.3. The S5R will provide the offender with instructions on how to rebut a ticket and how to

appeal rebuttal results through an administrative hearing. The appeal must be coordinated

through the individual’s unit Commander, Division Chief or equivalent. The unit’s First

Sergeant and Commander (or equivalent) must endorse the rebuttal/appeal letter

acknowledging he/she has been made aware of the offender’s desire to rebut/appeal the ticket.

2.9.3.1. The violator must submit a rebuttal letter articulating his/her position to the

MSG/CD through S5R within 14 days of acknowledging/signing the request for rebuttal.

The letter must be endorsed by his/her First Sergeant and Commander. The purpose of this

endorsement is to ensure commander-level involvement.

2.9.3.2. The S5R compiles all documentation (traffic ticket, driving record, statements,

etc.) and forwards via electronic staff summary sheet to the 86 AW/JA and SFS/CC for

review and legal opinion. The appeal package is then forwarded to 86 MSG/CD for an

administrative hearing.

2.9.3.3. The 86 MSG/CD will inform S5R of the decision. The S5R will inform offenders

unit if the appeal was denied and the effective suspension dates or if the appeal was

approved.

2.9.4. The 86 MSG/CD will review the appeal and initiate an inquiry into the law enforcement

official’s actions/justification.

2.9.5. The S5R will obtain a written statement from the Security Forces patrolman who issued

the ticket for inclusion in the rebuttal package. The completed package will be forwarded to

the DFC for his/her annotation/recommendation and subsequently to the rebuttal authority (86

MSG/CD) for final decision. Once the rebuttal authority has made a decision, S5R will notify

the violator of the final outcome of his/her ticket rebuttal in writing.

2.9.6. The 86 AW/CC designates the 86 MSG/CC or CD as final approval authority when

appealed for final resolution. The 86 MSG/CC or CD shall approve/disapprove all appeals

received from the 86 SFS and 569 USFPS.

2.10. Reports to the USAREUR Registrar. Any authority who assesses traffic points, or who

suspends, revokes, or declares a person ineligible for a USAREUR Privately Owned Vehicle,

(POV) driver’s license, will immediately report the action to the appropriate RMV. When a

temporary suspension is based on physical or mental disability, the physician’s statement will

accompany the report. For revocations, the individual’s USAREUR POV driver’s license must

accompany the report.


Chapter 3

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLE OPERATION REQUIREMENTS

3.1. Registration Policy.

3.1.1. All U.S. Forces POVs will be registered IAW AER 190-1/USAFEI 31-202.

3.1.2. Displaying License Plates.

3.1.2.1. License plates will be attached horizontally to the front and rear of the POV at the

location prescribed by the manufacturer and the law so that both plates are clearly visible.

The rear plate will be centered under a light or placed between lights on either side.

Motorcycles and trailers will display one plate attached horizontally to the rear. License

plates will be attached firmly to the POV using bolts, screws, mounts, or brackets. Use of

string or wire to secure license plates is prohibited. The FRS will issue two long German

license plates for all U.S. Forces-registered POVs (except motorcycles and trailers). These

plates will not be bent or altered to fit the POV. If a long plate will not fit the POV, the

owner may ask the FRS to provide one small plate in place of a long plate. To be issued

two small plates, the POV owner must request an exception to policy in writing and send

it to the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). Only the RMV may approve issuing two small

plates. NOTE: Improper mounting of license plates may result in cancellation of the

vehicle registration and corresponding cancellation of the vehicle’s fuel cards.

3.1.2.2. The transfer of license plates to other POVs is prohibited. License plates are issued

only for the vehicle specified on the registration certificate. Personnel will not transfer or

allow to be transferred or otherwise dispose of license plates other than as prescribed in

AER 190-1/USAFEI 31-202. Improper transfer of license plates can result in a

discretionary suspension of 180-days IAW AER 190-1/USAFE-I 31-202 Paragraph 2-

14a(3)(d).

3.2. Motorcycles, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Motor Scooters and Mopeds. See AFI 91-

207, The US Air Force Traffic Safety Program for requirements to operate motorcycles, ATVs,

motor scooters and mopeds on AF Installations. Refer to AFI91-207, Paragraph 4.4 for

motorcycle and ATV training requirements. Additional local requirements can be found in AFI

31-218(I), Military Police Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision. Operators have the same rights and

responsibilities as the driver of any other vehicle under this publication. This section prescribes

additional guidance unique to operating motorcycles, ATVs, motor scooters, and mopeds.

3.2.1. USAFE Requirements for Air Force military and civilian personnel and their families.

3.2.1.1. Motorcycle operators must possess a valid Class 1 motorcycle license. Air Force

military and civilian personnel and their family members who have a valid country license

or a U.S. state-issued license for a motorcycle will be issued a temporary U.S. Forces

Certificate of License (AE Form 190-1G) that will be valid for three (3) calendar days.

This temporary license will allow the applicant to operate a motorcycle to complete the

following requirements:

3.2.1.1.1. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Course. The MSF Basic Riders

Course (BRCu) and Basic Rider Course 2 (updated) (BRC2u) are offered through the

86 AW/SE office.


3.2.1.1.2. An MSF course must be completed every five (5) years to operate and

register a motorcycle.

3.2.1.2. Air Force personnel who do not have a valid country license or a U.S. state- issued

license for a motorcycle may complete required command motorcycle and safety training.

This training will not be conducted on public transportation routes. The installation

motorcycle instructor will determine the degree of training needed based on the applicant’s

riding experience. The requirement to obtain a valid country license or endorsement still

applies to these personnel.

3.2.2. For motorcycles and other self-propelled, open, 2-wheel, 3-wheel and 4-wheel vehicles

powered by a motorcycle-type engine, the following traffic rules apply:

3.2.2.1. Headlights will be on at all times when in operation.

3.2.2.2. A rear view mirror will be attached to each side of the handlebars.

3.2.3. Motorcycle, ATV, Motor Scooter and Moped operators and passengers will wear:

3.2.3.1. A helmet properly fastened under the chin. Helmets must meet the standards set

by the American National Standards Institute, the Snell Memorial Foundation Standards,

the Institut für Zweiradsicherheit e.V. (Institute for Two-Wheel Safety), or the Economic

Commission of Europe for bicycle helmets.

3.2.3.2. Eye protection. Eye protection must meet the Vehicle Equipment Safety

Commission Regulation standards or the European equivalent. Eye protection must be

impact- or shatter-resistant goggles or a full-face shield properly attached to the helmet. A

windshield or eyeglasses alone are not proper eye protection.

3.2.3.3. Protective clothing will include clothing required by DoDI 6055.04, the Institut

für Zweiradsicherheit e.V., or the European equivalent to include:

3.2.3.3.1. Full-fingered gloves.

3.2.3.3.2. Long-sleeved shirt or jacket and full-length trousers. Riders should select

personal protective equipment (PPE) that incorporates fluorescent colors and retro-

reflective material. Operators in military uniform may also wear brightly colored

approved motorcycle riding jackets.

3.2.3.3.3. Over-the-ankle footwear according to DoDI 6055.04, enclosure 3,

Paragraph 6e (4) (c). Footwear should be made of sturdy leather and have an oil-

resistant sole to reduce slipping hazards. Service boots meet this requirement.

3.2.4. Motorcycle Safety.

3.2.4.1. Motorcycle operators will ride only on the permanently attached seat. Operators

will not carry another person on a motorcycle unless the motorcycle is designed to carry

more than one person. Passengers must ride on the permanent and regular seat (if designed

for two persons) or a sidecar.

3.2.4.2. Motorcycle passengers will not interfere with the operation or control of the

motorcycle or the view of the operator.

3.2.4.3. Persons riding a motorcycle must sit facing forward with one leg on each side of

the motorcycle.


3.2.4.4. Motorcycle operators will not carry bundles, packages or other articles that

prevent them from keeping both hands on the handlebars.

3.2.4.5. Motorcycle riders will not attach themselves or the motorcycle to any other

vehicle on the road.

3.2.5. Motorcycle, ATV, Motor Scooter and Moped operators:

3.2.5.1. May use a full lane. Drivers of other vehicle will not deprive motorcycles of a

lane.

3.2.5.2. Will not drive between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines of vehicles.

3.2.5.3. Will not travel side-by-side in the same lane.

3.2.6. Pocket bikes and similar vehicles will not be registered, licensed or operated on public

roads or on installations in Germany unless certified by manufacturers as legal for highway

use.

3.3. Off Road Vehicles. Personal All-Terrain Vehicle (ATVs) and similar off-road vehicles such

as dirt bikes will be registered at the 569 USFPS Vehicle Registration Office (S5BV) IAW

USAFEI 31-202/AER 190-1. Personal ATVs must pass all mechanical and safety standards as

prescribed under USAFEI 31-202/AER 190-1, and drivers must possess a valid Class 3

USAREUR vehicle license. Refer to AFI 91-207, The U.S Air Force Traffic Safety Program for

ATV training requirements. Personal off- road vehicles will not be operated off-road on any part

of the installation. Government owned ATVs are authorized for official use only and upon

completion of a Risk Management analysis. Violators will be issued a traffic ticket accompanied

with a 7-day Notice of Suspension of Driving Privileges.

3.4. Handicapped Parking Permit. Parking for handicapped persons is permitted in designated

handicapped parking areas. The handicap decal or permit must be hung on the rearview mirror or

clearly displayed in the front windshield

3.4.1. If issued locally, the handicap parking permit will be valid for use only on U.S. military

installations and facilities in the KMC area of responsibility and only for the eligibility dates

indicated on the permit.

3.4.2. A permanent handicap parking permit will be valid for a maximum of 4 years from the

date of issue. The use of DoD handicapped decals are not authorized in Europe. Locally issued

decals are available from Sembach RMV only.

3.4.3. Violators of parking in a handicapped slot will have their driving privileges suspended

for 7 days and 3 points will be assessed to their driving record

3.4.4. Misuse of handicapped parking decals (i.e. handicapped person not in the vehicle) will

result in a suspension of 180 days.

3.5. Implied Consent to Vehicle Impoundment. Any person granted the privilege to operate

or register a motor vehicle on a military installation shall be deemed to have given his or her

consent for the removal and temporary impoundment of the POV when it is parked illegally, or

for unreasonable periods, as determined by the installation commander or applicable authority,

interfering with military operations, creating a safety hazard, disabled by accident, left unattended

in a restricted or controlled area, or abandoned. Such persons further agree to reimburse the United


States for the cost of towing and storage should their motor vehicle be removed or impounded.

Existence of these conditions will be determined by the installation commander or designee.


Chapter 4

TRAFFIC SUPERVISION

4.1. Installation Traffic Code. This Installation Traffic Code establishes rules for vehicular and

pedestrian traffic operation on U.S. Air Force installations within the KMC. Pursuant to DoDD

5525.4, Enforcement of State Laws on DoD Installations, and AFI 31-218, Traffic Supervision, the

code where possible, conforms to the German Traffic Regulations (Straßenverkehrsordnung—

StVO). In addition, specific installation vehicular and pedestrian traffic rules and regulations are

established. Refer to AFI 24-301, Vehicle Operations for specific Government Motor Vehicle—

GMV Operation and AFI 13-213, Airfield Driving.

4.1.1. Basic Rules.

4.1.1.1. The participation in public road traffic constantly requires caution and mutual

consideration.

4.1.1.2. Every person participating in public road traffic must do so in a manner that no

other person is endangered or injured, or is impeded or inconvenienced more than is

unavoidable under the circumstances.

4.1.2. Use of Roads by Vehicles.

4.1.2.1. Vehicles must use the roadway; on roads with two lanes, they must use the lane

to the right. Shoulders are not part of the roadway. Drivers must keep to the right-hand side

of the roadway as far as possible, not only in cases of oncoming traffic, but also at crests,

in curves or when sight is obstructed.

4.1.2.2. When roads are covered with ice, packed snow, slush, frost or hoarfrost, operate

a motor vehicle only if it is equipped with tires marked with All Season, M+S (Mud and

Snow), Snowflake or Mountain label. Motor vehicles in the European vehicle classification

categories M2, M3, N2, and N3 may also be operated under such weather conditions if

such tires are mounted on the wheels of the driving axle. In case of visibility of less than

50 m, in case of hard-packed snow or black ice, operators of motor vehicles carrying

hazardous cargo subject to identification must ensure not to endanger any other person and,

if necessary, must find the nearest suitable area to park the vehicle. Emergency or mission

essential vehicles, under due consideration of road condition policies, may be exempted

from rules herein in life threatening situations.

4.1.2.3. Cyclists must ride in file; they may ride abreast only if they do not obstruct traffic.

They are only obligated to use the bicycle paths in the respective traveling direction when

this is indicated by sign 237, 240, or 241 (refer to Attachment 4). Bicycle paths on the

right-hand side without the signs 237, 240, or 241 (refer to Attachment 4) may be used.

Bicycle paths on the left-hand side without the signs 237, 240, or 241 may only be used if

indicated by the separate supplemental sign “Radverkehr frei”(bicycles allowed). Cyclists

may also use right shoulders if no bicycle paths are available and pedestrians are not

impeded. Outside built-up areas motorized bicycles may use bicycle paths.

4.1.2.4. Children under 8 years of age operating bicycles must use sidewalks; children

between the ages of 8 and 10 may use sidewalks. Show special consideration for

pedestrians. Children must get off their bicycles when crossing a roadway.


4.1.2.5. Security Forces or fire department personnel controlling traffic have precedence

over posted traffic control devices. Traffic signs, markings and signals will govern at all

other times.

4.1.2.6. Do not drive over fire hoses except as directed by Security Forces or Fire

Protection personnel.

4.1.3. Speed.

4.1.3.1. The driver of a vehicle may drive only at a speed that allows for constant control

of the vehicle. Operators must adjust the speed in particular to the road, traffic, sight, and

weather conditions, as well as to their personal abilities and to the qualities of vehicle and

load.

4.1.3.2. Operators may drive only at a speed that allows them to stop within a distance

where the view is not obstructed. However, on roadways which are so narrow that

oncoming vehicles may be endangered, operators must slow down so that they can stop at

least within half of the distance of his unobstructed view.

4.1.3.3. Without good reason, do not operate motor vehicles so slowly that they impede

the flow of traffic. Drivers of motor vehicles must drive cautiously when children,

handicapped and elderly persons are present, particularly by reducing speed and being

prepared to apply brakes, to ensure they are not endangered.

4.1.3.4. Posted speed limits are established based on the most recent 86 CES/CEN Traffic

Study. On installations under the control of the 86 AW, streets are 50 kph/31 mph unless

otherwise posted. Parking lots and wooded areas are 15 kph/9 mph unless otherwise posted.

4.1.3.5. Motor vehicles races are prohibited.

4.1.4. Distance. The distance from a preceding vehicle must be large enough to allow

stopping behind this vehicle even if the brakes are suddenly applied. The preceding driver may

not suddenly apply the brakes without a compelling reason.

4.1.5. Passing.

4.1.5.1. Passing must be done on the left and will be indicated by using direction indicators

(“turn signals”).

4.1.5.2. A driver may pass only if the driver can clearly see that any obstruction of

oncoming traffic is precluded during the entire passing process. Vehicles may pass each

other only when the speed of the passing vehicle is substantially higher than the speed of

the vehicle to be passed.

4.1.5.3. Passing is not permitted if the traffic situation is not clear, or directed by traffic

signs (signs 276, 277 refer to Attachment 4). Notwithstanding other prohibitions to pass,

operators of vehicles with an authorized total weight of more than 7.5 tons may not pass if

the visibility is less than 50 m / 164 ft. due to fog, snowfall, or rain.

4.1.5.4. Drivers must change lanes cautiously to avoid endangering other traffic units.

4.1.5.5. A driver who intends to pass an obstacle on the roadway or a standing vehicle

must yield to oncoming traffic, unless a traffic sign indicates a different priority rule (signs

208 and 308 refer to Attachment 4)


4.1.5.6. When passing, drivers must ensure that adequate space exists to complete the

passing maneuver without impeding or endangering other traffic units, especially

pedestrians and cyclists. After passing, the passing vehicle must pull in to the right again

as soon as possible. Drivers must use direction indicators for any change of direction during

a passing maneuver.

4.1.5.7. A vehicle being passed must not increase its speed. The driver of a slower vehicle

must reduce his speed at a suitable place and wait, if necessary, to allow several

immediately following vehicles to pass if passing is only possible by such a method.

Shoulders may also be used.

4.1.5.8. In built-up areas, such as areas within a city limit or urban areas, drivers may not

indicate an intention to pass by short blasts of the horn or by blinking light signals (i.e. high

beams).

4.1.5.9. A vehicle indicating an intention to turn to the left and is properly in a position to

turn left, shall be passed to the right.

4.1.5.10. If sufficient space is available, bicyclists and operators of motorbikes (Moped,

Scooter, etc.) who are waiting in the right lane may pass slower moving vehicles on the

right side, in the same lane at a moderate speed and with special caution.

4.1.5.11. Drivers will not overtake and pass a vehicle stopped at a marked crosswalk or

intersection for the purpose of off-loading the pedestrians to cross the roadway. Drivers

dropping off/picking up passengers must move to the right as far as possible.

4.1.6. Use of Traffic Lanes by Motor Vehicles.

4.1.6.1. On roads with several traffic lanes in one direction, vehicles may deviate from the

rule to keep to the right (Paragraph 4.1.2.1.1) if traffic density justifies such action. If

traffic has build-up in a left lane, faster driving on the right is permitted at a slightly higher

speed and with utmost caution

4.1.6.2. When driving on a roadway with multiple lanes of traffic in the same direction, if

one or more lanes of traffic ends, drivers shall yield and allow traffic to merge into one

lane using a zipper method. The zipper method is accomplished immediately at the ending

of the lane when every second vehicle in the continuing lane allows one vehicle to merge

into the continuing lane from the ending lane.

4.1.6.3. When using lanes to exit the continuing roadway vehicles may not drive faster

than on the continuing lanes. If traffic stops or comes to a halt on the continuing lanes, a

vehicle using the exit lane may drive past at moderate speed but must use caution.

4.1.6.4. Operate tugs, forklifts, tractors, and other slow moving vehicles and equipment as

far to the right shoulder as possible. Slow moving vehicles should stop and allow for traffic

to pass, relieving any congestion.

4.1.6.5. Drivers must only change lanes in a manner which does not create a danger to

other traffic participants. Drivers must use directional indicators on all lane change

maneuvers.

4.1.7. Right-of-Way


4.1.7.1. Drivers must yield to traffic units to the right at road intersections and junctions.

This does not apply:

4.1.7.1.1. If the right-of-way is specifically regulated by traffic signs (sign 205, 206,

301, or 306 refer to Attachment 4), or to vehicles that enter from a field path or forest

road and turn into another road

4.1.7.1.2. If at the point of entry to a traffic circle, sign 215 (traffic circle) is placed

below sign 205 (yield right of way) the traffic on the circle lane has right of way. When

entering such a traffic circle use of the direction indicator is not permissible.

4.1.7.2. Drivers giving way must indicate to right-of-way traffic that they will yield.

Drivers giving way may proceed if they do not endanger nor substantially impede right-of-

way traffic. If the driver giving way has an obstructed view of the road they may inch their

way into an intersection or junction until they have a clear view of the road. In this situation,

if traffic turns onto the road, the yielding driver must not substantially impede the right-of-

way traffic.

4.1.7.3. Yield the right-of-way to street cleaning equipment when operational.

4.1.8. Turning and Backing Up.

4.1.8.1. Drivers must indicate an intention to change direction by using turn indicators

prior to and during the turn maneuver. Turning drivers should be cautious for the safety of

following vehicles.

4.1.8.2. Drivers who intend to turn against the flow of traffic will yield the right of way to

oncoming vehicles. Drivers turning against the flow of traffic must pay special attention to

pedestrians and must wait if necessary.

4.1.8.3. Drivers intending to turn left must yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles

turning right. Drivers of oncoming vehicles who intend to turn left must turn in front of

each other.

4.1.8.4. Drivers must not endanger other traffic units when turning into real estate, turning

around, and backing up.

4.1.8.5. Drivers will not drive in reverse unless it is safe to do so and does not interfere

with other traffic.

4.1.9. Enter and Pulling Away. Anyone who wants to enter a road from real estate, from a

pedestrian priority area (signs 325.1 and 325.2 refer to Attachment 4), or to turn into the

roadway from other parts of the road, or wants to pull away from the curb of the roadway must

do this in such a way that does not endanger other traffic units. Drivers must clearly indicate

their intention in time by using the direction indicators. In situations requiring clarification,

sign 205 may be erected.

4.1.10. Special Traffic Circumstances. During traffic congestion: Despite a right-of-way or

green traffic light, Drivers shall not drive into an intersection or junction unless sufficient space

is available to completely proceed through the intersection or junction. Drivers may continue

to proceed based on traffic rules or their right-of-way. Drivers must waive their right-of-way

if demanded by the traffic situation. A driver may only rely on another driver’s waiver if it has

been definitively communicated.


4.1.11. Duty to Exercise Care When Entering and Exiting Vehicles. Drivers and

passengers exiting or entering a vehicle must not endanger or impede other traffic on the

roadway. Drivers and passengers will only open the doors long enough to exit, enter or unload

the vehicle. Drivers must secure their unoccupied vehicle to prevent unauthorized use.

4.1.12. Vehicles Immobilized on the Road and Other On-Base Locations.

4.1.12.1. Drivers of vehicles that become immobilized in the roadway must immediately

activate the vehicle’s warning lights. Drivers must immediately utilize the required safety

devices, such as the warning triangles and traffic vests. In normal conditions, the safety

devices should be placed 100 meters behind the immobilized vehicle. If the vehicle is

immobilized near an incline or a curve, the safety devices may need to be set further back

to allow ample warning for approaching traffic.

4.1.12.2. A vehicle lifted for repairs must be supported by jack stands or safety stands

except during tire changes. While on jacks, jack stands, or safety stands, a vehicle will not

be left unattended and the wheels remaining on the ground will be blocked.

4.1.12.3. Major vehicle repairs. Repairs causing the vehicle to be disassembled or causing

the vehicle to be inoperative for more than eight hours will not be performed on RAB/VFH,

in base housing, or in Government Leased Housing (GLH) unless it is being performed in

an area designated for that purpose such as the Auto Hobby Shop or Army & Air Force

Exchange Service (AAFES) Garage. Whenever repair work is accomplished, all

environmentally hazardous fluids (transmission fluid, oil, anti-freeze, wet cell batteries)

will be captured and disposed of in a designated area, such as the Auto Hobby Shop or

Services Vehicle Junkyard. At no time will these fluids be allowed to absorb into the

ground, dumped into dumpsters, or be stored in a non-designated area (such as a maid's

room).

4.1.13. Warning Signs.

4.1.13.1. Drivers may flash their vehicle’s lights or sound their vehicle’s horn only to alert

others of a dangerous condition on the roadway.

4.1.13.2. Drivers of a scheduled bus or a school bus shall utilize blinking warning lights

when approaching a bus stop and while passengers enter or exit. Furthermore, drivers of

motor vehicles may only utilize blinking warning lights when towing vehicles, if

endangering others with their vehicle or to warn other traffic of dangers on the roadway,

i.e., when approaching a traffic jam and traveling at a slow rate of speed.

4.1.13.3. Drivers may not use sound signals, i.e., horns that transmit a sequence of

different high sounds.

4.1.14. Lighting.

4.1.14.1. Drivers must utilize the required headlights, side lights and taillights from the

onset of darkness, during darkness, or if visibility conditions so require. The lighting

devices may neither be covered nor be dirty.

4.1.14.2. Drivers may not operate a motor vehicle with parking light only, if headlights

are required. Drivers will not use high beam headlights on road with sufficient lighting.

Drivers must use low beam lights timely when approaching an oncoming vehicle, while


following within a short distance behind a vehicle, or if the safety of traffic on or beside

the road deems the requirement. If necessary, speed should be reduced appropriately.

4.1.14.3. Drivers must use low beam headlights during daytime hours if fog, snowfall, or

rain substantially obstructs visibility. Fog lamps may be switched on only during such

weather conditions. If two fog lamps are switched on, the additional use of the parking

lights instead of the low beam light is sufficient. Motorcycles without sidecars may use fog

lights only. Fog taillights may be used only if visibility is less than 50 meters due to fog.

4.1.14.4. While stopped or parked, vehicle operators shall utilize parking lights sufficient

to illuminate the side of the vehicle that is exposed to the roadway. Parking lights are not

required if the streetlights make the vehicle clearly visible at a sufficient distance. Vehicles

with a permissible total weight over 3.5 tons and trailers which stop on the roadway, (with

the exception of passenger cars) must be illuminated by their own light source or be made

recognizable by other permitted lighting equipment within built- up areas. Vehicles which

may be removed from the roadway without any difficulty, such as motorcycles, bicycles

with auxiliary motors, bicycles, wheelchairs, one-axle tractors, one-axle trailers, carts or

carriages not horse-drawn may not be left there without illumination.

4.1.15. Public Means of Transportation and School Buses.

4.1.15.1. Scheduled buses and marked school buses which stop at bus stops (sign 224 refer

to Attachment 4) with the warning blinking lights switched on may only be passed by

oncoming traffic at a walking pace and only at such a distance that passengers are not

endangered. Passengers may not be impeded. If necessary, the driver of the vehicle must

wait.

4.1.15.2. Scheduled buses and school buses shall be given the opportunity to depart from

marked stops. If necessary, other vehicles must wait.

4.1.15.3. Persons who want to use public transportation must wait on sidewalks, shoulders

or at the edge of the roadway.

4.1.16. Transportation of Persons and Child Restraints.

4.1.16.1. The number of passengers transported in motor vehicles may not exceed the

number of seats equipped with seatbelts. Passengers in motor vehicles shall remain seated

while the vehicle is in motion and keep head, arms, and legs within the vehicle. This does

not apply to motor buses, which may transport standing passengers.

4.1.16.2. Passengers will not ride on any exterior part of the vehicle or in any part of the

vehicle not designated specifically for passenger use (i.e., bed of pick-up truck, etc.).

4.1.16.3. It is prohibited to transport people on the loading area or loading space of motor

vehicles. This does not apply if the persons transported on the loading area or loading space

have to carry out necessary work in those areas. The prohibition is also not applicable for

the transportation of construction site crews within the perimeters of the construction site.

4.1.17. Seatbelts and Protective Helmets.

4.1.17.1. Seatbelts must be worn by all motor vehicle drivers and passengers while on the

installation or in the case of infants, be properly restrained with child safety seats. This

does not apply to taxi drivers when transporting guests and riding in motorbuses for which


transportation of standing passengers is permitted. NOTE: Seatbelt enforcement shall be

incorporated into everyday traffic supervision and law enforcement operations (i.e.,

accident investigation, traffic stops, etc.). Violators will be issued a traffic ticket

accompanied with a 7-day Notice of Suspension of On Base Driving Privileges. A second

infraction will result in a 30-day suspension.

4.1.17.2. Operators of motorcycles or open three- or multiple-wheel motor vehicles with

a maximum speed of more than 20 km per hour due to their design, or persons riding in

such vehicles as passengers must wear a suitable protective helmet (refer to Paragraph

3.2).

4.1.18. Transporting Cargo.

4.1.18.1. Secure cargo: Drivers will not move vehicles unless cargo in or on the vehicle is

secured and will not fall. If transporting cargo in the bed of the truck, operators must place

straps in such a way that each item is physically restrained by the straps. This will ensure

that no cargo items fall out of the bed of the truck and cause an accident or damage to

property.

4.1.18.2. Vehicle and cargo must not be higher than 4 meters and no wider than 2.55

meters.

4.1.18.3. The cargo may project beyond the rear up to 1.5 meters, however, if cargo is

transported over a distance less than 100 km it may project up to 3 meters.

4.1.18.4. If the extreme end of the cargo projects more than 1 meter beyond the taillight

of the vehicle, it is to be made recognizable by at least a:

4.1.18.4.1. Light red flag not less than 30 x 30 centimeters held and extended by a

crossbar.

4.1.18.4.2. Light red sign of the same size hung up and swinging diagonally to the

driving direction.

4.1.18.4.3. Vertically attached cylindrical fixture of the same color and height with a

diameter of at least 35 centimeters. This means of safety must not be mounted higher

than 1.5 meters above the roadway.

4.1.18.5. If the cargo at the sides projects more than 40 centimeters beyond the lights of

the vehicle or beyond the extreme edge of the light emitting surface of the rim of the

clearance lights or taillights, the cargo shall be made recognizable. A lamp with a white

light will be used at the sides at least 40 centimeters from its edge and at most 1.5 meters

above the road to the front and to the rear by a lamp with a red light. Individual bars or

poles, horizontally placed sheets, and other objects that cannot be easily recognized must

not project at the sides.

4.1.18.6. Drivers will not operate vehicles if the cargo obstructs the driver’s view or the

driver’s control of the vehicle.

4.1.19. Other Duties of the Driver of a Vehicle.

4.1.19.1. The driver of a vehicle is responsible to ensure that the driver’s view and hearing

are not impaired by the passengers in the vehicle, animals, cargo, equipment or condition

of the vehicle. The driver must make sure that the vehicle, combination of vehicles, as well


as the cargo and the passengers are in accordance with regulations and that the traffic safety

of the vehicle is not impaired because of the cargo or the passengers. The driver must also

take care that the prescribed license plates are always clearly legible. Prescribed lighting

devices must also be available and be ready for operation during daytime for motor vehicles

and bicycles; in other cases only if it is expected that the vehicle would remain in traffic

when lighting is required.

4.1.19.2. Cell Phone Use. Per AFI 91-207, The US Air Force Traffic Safety Program,

vehicle operators on an Air Force (AF) Installation and operators of government owned,

leased, or rented vehicles, on or off AF Installations, shall not use cell phones, to include

texting, while the vehicle is in operation, except when using a hands-free device or hands-

free operating mode. The term “hands-free” is any means of using the phone that still

allows the vehicle to be operated with both hands on the steering wheel. Vehicle operators

should pull over and place the vehicle in park before using any cell phone. Violators will

be issued a traffic ticket accompanied with a 7-day Notice of Suspension of Driving

Privileges.

4.1.19.3. The vehicle operator is not authorized to operate or carry a device ready for

operation, whose purpose is to warn about or interfere with traffic monitoring measures.

This applies to any device which interferes with or warns about speed controls (radar

warning or laser jamming devices).

4.1.19.4. Amplified noise or music transmitted from a motor vehicle will not exceed a

volume that can be heard from more than 10 feet away. Violators of this rule will be cited

with a DD Form 1408 Traffic Ticket for a non-moving violation.

4.1.19.5. Bicyclists and drivers of motorcycles must not hold on to other vehicles. They

may not ride free handed. The feet may be taken off from the pedals or foot rests only if

the road condition so requires.

4.1.20. Pedestrians.

4.1.20.1. Pedestrians must obey the instructions of traffic control devices and directions

given by Security Forces personnel or Fire Protection officials.

4.1.20.2. Pedestrians must use the sidewalks. Only on streets without sidewalks and

without shoulders will pedestrians use the roadway. If they use the roadway, they must

walk against the flow of traffic in a single file line on the edge of the roadway.

4.1.20.3. Pedestrians shall cross roadways expeditiously by the shortest route

perpendicular to the driving direction and pay attention to road traffic, and if the traffic

situation so demands, they will cross only at intersections or junctions, at signal devices

within the markings, or on pedestrian crosswalks (sign 293 refer to Attachment 4). If the

roadway is crossed at intersections or junctions, existing pedestrian crosswalks or markings

at light signal devices shall always be used.

4.1.20.4. Pedestrians may not climb over road barriers, such as fences made of bars or

chain links. Barrier gates prohibit entry into blocked roads.

4.1.20.5. Pedestrians have the right-of-way in public parking lots or in marked crosswalks,

however, pedestrians will yield the right-of-way to a vehicle that is so close that the driver


cannot stop, such as when a pedestrian steps out into the path of a vehicle from behind a

parked vehicle.

4.1.20.6. Personnel exposed to traffic hazards (e.g. road construction and maintenance

crews) must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (high visibility/light reflective

vests).

4.1.20.7. Wearing portable headphones, earphones (one or two ear buds), cellular phones,

iPods, or other listening and entertainment devices (other than hearing aids) while jogging,

walking or running in a traffic environment (roadways, parking lots, industrial and launch

complexes, etc.) is prohibited.

4.1.21. Pedestrian Crosswalks.

4.1.21.1. At pedestrian crosswalks, vehicles must wait and will allow pedestrians as well

as users of wheelchairs to cross the roadway when they have clearly indicated their

intention. Then vehicles shall approach at a moderate speed; if necessary, they must wait.

4.1.21.2. If traffic becomes congested, vehicles may not drive on to the crosswalk if they

would have to wait there.

4.1.21.3. Passing at crosswalks is prohibited.

4.1.22. Environmental Protection.

4.1.22.1. When using vehicles, undue noise and avoidable pollution by exhaust gas is

forbidden. Especially prohibited is the unnecessary running of motors and shutting doors

with excessive noise.

4.1.22.2. Vehicle emissions/smog alert: It is the responsibility of all vehicle operators to

mechanically maintain their vehicle in such a manner as to prevent any unnecessary vehicle

emissions. Any vehicle emitting excessive vehicle emissions can be cited and the owner is

required to repair the vehicle or register it non-operational.

4.1.22.3. Vehicle occupants will not throw any type of foreign objects from the vehicle,

(i.e. cigarette butts, trash), while the vehicle is either stopped or in motion. Violators of this

rule will be cited with a DD Form 1408 Traffic Ticket for a non-moving violation.

4.1.23. Sports and Games. Sports and games on the roadway, road shoulders and bicycle

paths are prohibited.

4.1.24. Obstructions to Traffic. It is forbidden to make the road wet or dirty, to litter it or to

bring or leave objects on the road if traffic may be thereby endangered or aggravated. A person

who is responsible for creating such traffic obstructing conditions shall immediately clear them

and shall, until this is done, mark them sufficiently. Traffic obstructions shall, if necessary, be

illuminated with their own light sources or be marked by other permitted light- technical

devices.

4.1.25. Traffic Control Devices, Signals and Instructions by Security Forces and other

Authorities.

4.1.25.1. The signals and instructions given by Security Forces shall be obeyed. They shall

prevail over all other directives and any other rules, however they do not relieve the road

user from his/her duty of care.


4.1.25.2. Signals may be supplemented or altered by additional instructions.

4.1.25.3. No person will willfully fail or refuse to comply with individuals who are

authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic. Anyone found guilty of fleeing from

Security Forces personnel will face administrative action.

4.1.25.4. Traffic control devices placed by competent authority (Security Forces/Civil

Engineers) will be accepted as authorized and will be obeyed.

4.1.25.5. No unauthorized person shall erect any sign, signal, markings, or device which

resembles an official traffic control device. No person shall alter, deface, reposition,

redirect, knock down, or otherwise remove any official control device, to include parking

signs.

4.1.26. Blue and Yellow Flashing Lights, Sirens.

4.1.26.1. A blue flashing light together with a police siren indicates an immediate response

to a life-threatening emergency or emergency involving USAF priority resources.

4.1.26.2. A blue flashing light alone may be used to warn road users of locations of

accidents or other emergencies, when in route to an urgent non-life-threatening emergency

or for the escorting of vehicles or convoys.

4.1.26.3. Drivers and pedestrians will yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles using

an audible or visual signal when approaching from any direction. Drivers will move their

vehicle as far as possible to the right side of the roadway and come to a complete stop until

the emergency vehicle passes. Motorists within an intersection will clear the intersection

as quickly and safely as possible. NOTE: In off-base locations, road users are not required

to immediately clear a lane when emergency vehicles use visual signals only.

4.1.26.4. A yellow flashing light warns of danger. It may be installed in a fixed position

or on vehicles. The use on vehicles is only permitted to warn of road construction sites,

accident scenes, vehicles traveling at an exceptionally slow speed, vehicles of exceptional

width or length or with exceptional wide or long cargo.

4.1.27. Changing and Constant Light Signals and Green Arrow.

4.1.27.1. Light signals shall take precedence over rules as to priority, traffic signs

regulating priority, and markings on the roadway. Vehicle operators may not stop at a

distance of up to 10 meters in front of a light signal if it is concealed by the vehicle.

4.1.27.2. The meaning of colors at intersections is:

4.1.27.2.1. Green: “Traffic may proceed.” Traffic may turn, in accordance with the

rules of Paragraph 10.8

4.1.27.2.2. Green arrows: “Traffic may proceed only in the direction indicated by the

arrow.” A green arrow at the left behind the intersection indicates that oncoming traffic

is stopped by a red traffic light, and that traffic participants wishing to turn to the left

may enter and clear the intersection without hindrance in the direction indicated by the

green arrow.

4.1.27.2.3. Yellow: “Wait in front of the intersection for the next signal.” None of these

signals shall relieve the road user from his duty of taking care.


4.1.27.2.4. Red: “Stop in front of the intersection.” After stopping it is permitted to

turn right even at a red light if on the right side of the red light signal a sign depicting

a green arrow on black (green arrow) is installed. The driver of the vehicle may only

turn from the right lane. The driver has to conduct himself in a manner by which

impairment or endangerment of other road users, in particular pedestrians and vehicle

traffic on the lane which is allowed to move, is excluded. A black arrow on red means

stop, a black arrow on yellow means wait only for the direction indicated by the arrow.

A one-field signal with green arrow indicates that a right turn may be made on red for

the traffic going straight on.

4.1.27.3. At other places on the road, such as at junctions and where the road is marked

for pedestrians, the light signals shall have corresponding meanings.

4.1.27.4. Light signal devices may be restricted to the color sequence yellow-red.

4.1.27.5. A separate light signal may exist for each of several marked traffic lanes (sign

295, 296, or 340).

4.1.27.6. Where light signals apply to pedestrians or to cyclists only, the symbol of a

pedestrian or of a cycle will so indicate. The sequence of colors for pedestrians shall be

green-red-green; this may also apply to cyclists. If green changes to red while pedestrians

are crossing the roadway, they shall proceed expeditiously.

4.1.27.7. Cyclists must observe the light signals for vehicle traffic while riding on roads.

4.1.28. Traffic Signs.

4.1.28.1. Control by traffic signs takes precedence over general traffic rules. Traffic signs

are warning signs (Gefahrenzeichen), regulatory signs (Vorschriftzeichen) and guiding

signs (Richtzeichen).

4.1.28.2. Supplemental signs are also traffic signs. Unless otherwise provided,

supplemental signs depict black symbols, drawings or inscriptions on a white background

with a black rim.

4.1.28.3. Traffic signs may be attached to a vehicle. They are also in effect when the

vehicle they are attached to is moving. They take precedence over the directions given by

the stationary traffic signs. The symbols on these signs have the following meaning


Table 4.1. Traffic Signs.

Table 4.2. Traffic Signs for particularly dangerous situations.

4.1.29. Warning Signs.

4.1.29.1. Warning signs caution the road user to pay more attention, in particular to reduce

speed in consideration of a dangerous situation.

4.1.29.2. If a warning sign is located before a junction, a black arrow on a supplemental

sign shall point in the direction of the danger spot, if it is on another road.

4.1.29.3. General warning signs are listed in Attachment 4.


4.1.30. Regulatory Signs.

4.1.30.1. Each road user must comply with the orders or prohibitions mandated by the

regulatory signs under Attachment 4.

4.1.30.2. Regulatory signs are put up at a place where or from where the rules must be

observed. If the signs are put up at a certain distance from where they must be observed to

facilitate traffic flow or for reasons of traffic safety, the distance to the respective place is

indicated on a supplemental sign.

4.1.31. Guiding Signs.

4.1.31.1. Guiding signs give special guidance to facilitate traffic. They may also contain

directives or prohibitions.

4.1.31.2. Each road user must comply with the directives and prohibitions indicated by the

guiding signs in accordance with Attachment 3.

4.1.31.3. Guiding signs are put up at a place where or from where the rules must be

observed. If the signs are put up at a certain distance from where they must be observed in

order to facilitate traffic flow or for reasons of traffic safety, the distance to the respective

place is indicated on a supplemental sign.

4.1.32. Traffic Devices.

4.1.32.1. Traffic devices are red and white striped barriers, blocking poles, road block

equipment as well as guiding equipment. Traffic devices are also railings, flashing light

and traffic light systems, as well as traffic flow control systems. Traffic devices are

described in Attachment 3.

4.1.32.2. Control by means of traffic devices shall take precedence over general traffic

rules.

4.1.32.3. Road surfaces marked by traffic devices are off limits for vehicles.

4.2. Parking

4.2.1. General. Parking is defined as leaving the vehicle unattended or stopping for more

than three minutes. No one will park or leave any vehicle unattended in a manner that

constitutes a public nuisance, safety hazard, or impedes emergency vehicle operations and

snow and ice control vehicles.

4.2.2. Unattended vehicle. The driver of a motor vehicle leaving the vehicle unattended will

place the transmission in gear or park position, set the emergency brake, remove the ignition

key and secure all locking devices to include windows.

4.2.3. Prohibited Parking Areas. The following areas are identified as prohibited parking

areas:

4.2.3.1. Within 15 feet of fire hydrant, intersection or pedestrian crosswalk.

4.2.3.2. Within 45 feet of bus stops.

4.2.3.3. In designated fire lanes.

4.2.3.4. More than 18 inches from a curb or roadway edge where curbing does not exist.


4.2.3.5. Blocking driveways, bollards, intersections, roadways, or parking lanes, include

parking on sidewalks.

4.2.3.6. On the left side of a street facing on-coming traffic.

4.2.3.7. Double parking.

4.2.3.8. Failure to park in a defined parking space within a parking lot.

4.2.3.9. In a reserved slot designated for the use of another person or vehicle.

4.2.3.10. Blocking trash receptacles, specifically, obstructing movement of individuals in

the disposal of trash and access by service personnel/vehicles.

4.2.3.11. In officially designated loading zones during the operating hours of the facility.

4.2.3.12. On any sharp bend in the road that might obstruct another driver’s view, impede

traffic or otherwise impose a hazard.

4.2.3.13. Beside or adjacent to a traffic island.

4.2.3.14. Next to any dividing strip or barrier line on multilane roads.

4.2.3.15. Failure to display blue parking disk in driver’s side window while parked in a

time limited parking slot (sign 318) or exceeding the permitted parking time as indicated

by a supplemental sign. The permitted parking time starts at the time the vehicle was

stopped. The parking disk will be set to the line marking at the half hour, which follows

the time the car was stopped.

4.2.3.16. Parking overnight in KMCC customer parking lots is prohibited and towing is

authorized (unless vehicle meets specific listed exceptions). Exceptions include:

4.2.3.16.1. Vehicles with KMCC lodging/AAFES manager/PAX terminal-authorized

parking passes.

4.2.3.16.2. Government operated vehicles (GOVs) with TDY placards.

4.2.3.16.3. Vehicles parked in the lot adjacent to the Macaroni Grill entrance to the

KMCC in support of 86 AW drunk driving awareness policies.

4.2.4. Reserved Parking.

4.2.4.1. Authorization. The following criteria are considered when requesting reserved

parking spaces. At no time will reserved parking authorizations exceed 10 percent of any

facility-assigned parking lot (as determined by 86 CEG). Exceptions to this rule must be

approved by the Traffic Safety Coordination Group.

4.2.4.1.1. General officers are authorized a reserved parking space near their primary

work center and at service-oriented facilities.

4.2.4.1.2. To facilitate official government business, key personnel may be authorized

reserved parking spaces near their primary work center based upon the number of

spaces available, in order of decreasing priority:

4.2.4.1.2.1. United States Air Forces in Europe , Numbered Air Force, Wing

commanders, NATO Headquarters Allied Air Command Ramstein (NATO

HQAAC Ramstein) military, Civilian Directors, Division Chiefs and Deputies.


4.2.4.1.2.2. United States Air Forces in Europe , Numbered Air Force, and Wing

Level Command Chief Master Sergeants.

4.2.4.1.2.3. Group, and Squadron level commanders and 0-5/0-6 level deputies.

4.2.4.1.2.4. United States Air Forces in Europe , Numbered Air Force, NATO

HQAAC Ramstein, Wing, Group, and Squadron level chief enlisted managers.

4.2.4.1.2.5. Diamond-wearing First Sergeants.

4.2.4.1.3. At service facilities, unless identified for a specific individual, parking

spaces identified for active duty/retired (including reserve/guard on orders) generals,

colonels, chief master sergeants/sergeant majors will only be used by authorized

persons or their spouses. All other family members/guests will not use these spaces

unless the authorized member is present in the vehicle.

4.2.4.1.4. Service facilities are authorized reserved parking for visitors or customers

provided the 10 percent rule is not violated.

4.2.4.1.5. Facilities are authorized reserved parking for GOVs provided the 10 percent

rule is not violated. Efforts to locate GOV spots away from facility entrances should be

made.

4.2.4.1.6. Reserved parking spaces for handicapped individuals are not included in the

facilities’ 10 percent count when considering reserved parking spaces.

4.2.4.1.7. Reserved parking that is not authorized includes, but is not limited to:

monthly award winners, detachment commanders, managers, superintendents, warrant

officers, chiefs and flight commanders.

4.2.4.1.8. Permanent Distinguished Visitor (DV) spots are not authorized. Temporary

stanchions for DV parking can be requested and used when needed.

4.2.4.2. Sign color and lettering shall conform to the current edition of the KMC

Architectural Compatibility Guide (86 CES/CEP). Use of names or titles is discouraged

due to frequent changes, instead use office symbol and an internal assignment numbering

system (e.g. JA-1, JA-2, etc.).

4.2.4.3. Time-limited parking spaces at service facilities and facilities with customer

service functions that support a significant portion of the base population will be evaluated

for number of spaces and time limit on a case-by-case basis.

4.2.4.4. Any parking located behind locked or otherwise entry-controlled facility access

boundaries (e.g. 201 compound, NATO HQAAC Ramstein parking garage) is excluded

from management of this policy and parking reservations will be managed locally.

4.2.4.5. Reserved Parking Spot Signs: The only authorized reserved parking signs are

metal with a “Park Service” brown dark shade background and white lettering spelling out

the unit and office symbol or standard abbreviation. These signs are fastened to the vertical

curb face, on metal posts, or on a facility wall (in areas without curbs or adequate ground

space for a post). Nonstandard signage and painting on curbs are not authorized. Units with

nonstandard signs or painting on curbs are required to remove signs and paint and submit

a request for proper signage.


4.2.5. Requests For Reserved Parking:

4.2.5.1. All Air Force facility managers will complete an AF Form 332, Base Civil

Engineer Work Request, with justification and two diagrams of the parking lot (one with

existing slots and one with requested slots) to the coordinating office. For all work requests,

the initial stop for all personnel is the 786 CES/CEK. The coordinating offices will submit

requests to the Traffic Safety Coordination Group (TSCG) for approval.

4.2.5.2. If approved, the request will be returned to the originator who will keep a copy of

the approval. The 786 CES will then process the AF Form 332.

4.2.5.3. Consideration will be given at each facility for motorcycle, visitor, and customer

parking. In the interest of relieving base traffic congestion, car pool parking should also be

considered. Bicycle racks can be placed at each facility versus using parking spaces for

bicycles.

4.2.6. Recreational Vehicles. Recreational vehicles will be parked in the designated

camper/trailer parking area located on Kapaun AS. The owner is responsible for ensuring the

camper/trailer is registered, roadworthy, not in disrepair, and owner name and contact

information is displayed. Operators will follow local national laws when parking off base.

4.2.7. Non-operational Vehicle Parking. Vehicles registered in non-operational status are

to be parked in the non-operational lot on Pulaski Barracks. To utilize the lot, contact Army

Outdoor Recreation at DSN: 493-4117 in Building 2905 on Pulaski Barracks.

4.2.7.1. Members assigned to dormitory residency may, with written approval from unit’s

First Sergeant or Commander, park non-operational vehicles in designated dormitory

parking lots for up to 30 calendar days. Written approval must be displayed in front

windshield of vehicle at all times. Approval must include start and termination dates, and

may only be issued once. Non-operational vehicles parked must have reasonable upkeep

performed as to not present public concern or nuisance (e.g. no smashed windows, multiple

flat tires, excessive body damage).

4.2.8. Long-Term Parking.

4.2.8.1. Personnel requesting to park their vehicle in their unit/squadron’s respective

parking areas may do so, with authorization from the unit commander. NOTE: The vehicle

keys must be left with an individual in the unit, i.e. First Sergeant, in the event the vehicle

is needs to be moved.

4.2.8.2. All TDY/deployed personnel must maintain valid vehicle registration and

insurance while the vehicle is parked. NOTE: All individuals who park their vehicles for

long- term purposes (i.e. deployments, TDY, extended leave, etc.) must leave, in plain

view, a Point of Contact (POC) name and number, in the event the vehicle needs to be

moved.

4.2.8.3. Personnel who are TDY or on extended leave may park their vehicles at off-base

locations, providing the vehicle is:

4.2.8.3.1. On private property owned or rented by the vehicle owner and the vehicle is

screened from public view.


4.2.8.3.2. At local garages and warehouses when written permission is obtained from

the property owner.

4.2.8.4. Personnel may use the long term parking garage located on levels 3 and 4 of Bldg.

3331 on Ramstein Air Base, but must be in compliance with the following requirements:

4.2.8.4.1. Personnel may use the long term parking lot for a maximum of 60

continuous days and must leave a local POC name and phone number in plain view in

the windshield of the parked vehicle in the event the vehicle needs to be moved or the

owner needs to be contacted.

4.2.8.4.2. Vehicle must have a valid USAREUR registration for the duration while

vehicle is parked in the parking garage.

4.2.8.4.3. German/foreign plated vehicles are unauthorized.

4.2.8.4.4. Violators will be ticketed and the vehicle towed at the owner’s expense

4.2.8.4.5. Signs will be posted at multiple locations within the parking facility to

ensure facility users are adequately informed of requirements.

4.2.9. Vehicle For-Sale Lot. Vehicles may be placed in the For-Sale Lot under the following

conditions:

4.2.9.1. The only authorized lots to park vehicles for sale will be designated by the 86

CEG/CC, 86 MSG/CC, or USAG-K Commander. Vehicles must be legally parked in these

areas. The For-Sale Lot may be used by personnel who are assigned and work in the KMC

(U.S. military, NATO Head Quarters Allied Air Command Ramstein (NATO HQAAC

Ramstein and Allied Air Forces, Central Europe (AAFCE)). Additionally, USAREUR-

plated vehicles belonging to persons outside of the KMC may be permitted to park on the

lot when space is available. The use of dealer plates in the For-Sale Lot is prohibited. 86th

Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation (86 FSS/SVRO), is the POC for the RAB

For-Sale Lot and will issue and control all permits.

4.2.9.2. The owner or agent has displayed the approval paperwork from 86 FSS/SVRO in

the interior of the vehicle that is clearly visible from the exterior of the vehicle.

4.2.9.3. Vehicles placed in the For-Sale Lot are limited to 30 days. Once the time limit is

up the owner or agent must either renew the approval paperwork with Services, or remove

the vehicle from the For-Sale Lot.

4.2.9.4. Maintenance will not be performed in the For-Sale Lot.

4.2.9.5. Vehicles parked in the For-Sale Lot will be registered operational, to include

current insurance.

4.2.9.6. Vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense if the above procedures are not

followed.

4.2.9.7. Individuals may post For-Sale signs in/on their vehicles during day-to-day

operations and activities. However, these vehicles are not authorized to be parked in excess

of 24 hours.

4.2.10. Limited Time Parking Areas. For these areas on the installation, marked by sign

318 on Attachment 3, vehicle operators are required to display a blue parking disk in the


driver’s side windshield of their vehicle. The time disk will be set to the time in which the

driver parked their vehicle. Vehicle operators will be held to the time standard set forth within

the specified parking lots. Vehicles violating this time period will be cited as a non- moving

violation.

4.2.11. Priority Parking. Whoever reaches a parking space first has priority; such priority

continues to exist when the authorized person is driving past the parking space to back up, or

if they are making additional driving movements to turn into the parking space. Sentence 1

applies accordingly to motor vehicle drivers who are waiting on a parking space to become

available.

4.3. Traffic Accidents

4.3.1. Responsibilities. Drivers are responsible for reporting accidents involving GOVs and

POVs, unattended vehicles, personal injury, or death and/or damaged property to the 86th

Security Forces Squadron (COMM: 06371-47-2050) for accidents on Ramstein AB and to the

569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron (COMM: 0631-536-6060/7070/8005) for accidents off-

base or on other U.S. Installations.

4.3.1.1. Every person involved in a traffic accident must stop immediately, take steps to

ensure traffic safety and assist injured persons. In the case of a minor vehicle accident,

vehicles may be moved to the side of the road.

4.3.1.2. Every person involved must remain at the scene of a vehicle accident. Refer to

Table 4 Vehicle Accident Reporting Matrix, when identifying which actions to take when

involved in a vehicle accident. If contact is made with the victim, the driver must make

their identity known. If there is no contact with the victim, immediately report the accident

to the proper law enforcement agency.

4.3.1.3. Fleeing the scene of an accident (i.e. failing to attempt to make contact with the

vehicle owner or owner of damaged property prior to leaving the scene of an accident) will

result in a traffic citation and more serious administrative, judicial or civilian criminal

consequences.

4.3.2. Duty to Give Information. All drivers or owners of vehicles involved in accidents will

provide the pertinent information (i.e. operator names, vehicle owner names, vehicle license

plate #s, VIN #s, make and model of vehicles involved, names of any witnesses/passengers,

insurance company name and policy number, and operators should take pictures if at all

possible) to any person injured in an accident or the driver, owner, occupant or any other person

attending any vehicle or property damaged in an accident. In all cases, the above persons will

produce and surrender their ID card, permit to drive, vehicle registration, current insurance

card and inspection certificate to Security Forces or German Polizei.

4.3.3. Vehicle Accident Classification:

4.3.3.1. Minor Vehicle Accidents. A minor vehicle accident is any accident in which there

are no fatalities/injuries and when it would be reasonable to assume that the cost to repair

any vehicle/property damage is less than $10000. Vehicles involved in an accident, with

minor damages, that cause safety hazards or traffic delays, may be moved to the side of the

roadway to await the arrival of responding police agency.


4.3.3.2. Major Vehicle Accidents. A major vehicle accident investigation is required for

all major traffic accidents. The 569 USFPS or the 86 SFS will investigate and complete a

report of all major vehicle accidents within their assigned area of responsibility. A major

vehicle accident is defined as those which involve any of the following:

4.3.3.2.1. Disabled damage: Damage that renders a vehicle inoperable or unsafe to

operate.

4.3.3.2.1.1. Vehicles involved in an accident will not be moved until the arrival of

Security Forces or German Polizei. The operator of the vehicle will place the

international warning triangle 100 meters behind the vehicle. Disabled vehicles will

be removed from the roadway within 12 hours. Disabled vehicles that present a

safety hazard or impede the flow of traffic will be moved without the owner’s

consent. NOTE: Inoperative headlights or tail lights during the hours of darkness

do not constitute disabling damage, nor does a flat or blown tire without a spare.

4.3.3.2.2. Government property damage in excess of or equal to $10,000.

4.3.3.2.3. Any accident involving an Army Government Owned Vehicle (GOV) with

minimum damage of $1000.

4.3.3.2.4. Any accident involving a Navy GOV or Marine Corps GOV with minimum

damage of $500.

4.3.3.2.5. Personal injury requiring any type of medical treatment or complaint of

injuries.

4.3.3.2.6. Fatal injuries.

4.3.3.2.7. Any vehicle accident where the circumstances are difficult to explain.

4.3.3.3. Government Owned Vehicle or Property. Any accident involving a GOV or

property will require Security Forces to respond and a AFJIS report be accomplished by

Security Forces patrolmen.


Table 4.3. Vehicle Accident Reporting Matrix.

4.3.4. Off-Base Vehicle Accidents. Vehicle operators who are involved in traffic accidents

off base are required to report the accident IAW Table 4—Vehicle Accident Reporting

Matrix. Reports should be made to German Polizei (COMM: 110 or 112) and the (COMM:


0631-536-6060/7070/8005). Operators involved in minor traffic accidents are responsible, at

a minimum, for exchanging all pertinent information and should report to the 569

USFPS/KMC LED within 72 hours of the incident. When reporting to 569 USFPS/KMC LED,

personnel must bring all vehicle information including date, time and location of the accident

to file in the report. For accidents involving a GOV or property refer to 5.3.3. Government

Owned Vehicle or Property.

4.3.4.1. Off-base traffic accidents may be investigated by German Polizei and Security

Forces members from the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron.

4.3.4.2. In accordance with German Criminal Code Section 142, a person involved in a

traffic accident must remain at the scene if injuries or damage to property of others is

inflicted. The person involved must make their identity known to the victim (driver/owner

of the other vehicle involved or owner of damaged property).

4.3.4.3. For accidents occurring while the vehicle operator is outside of the Kaiserslautern

Military Community, geographically defined as the German county of Kaiserslautern (for

example, on leave in Southern Germany or another country), the operator should report the

accident to the nearest law enforcement agency, in accordance with local laws. In this case

drivers should request and record the responding host nation law enforcement officer’s

name and the name of the Police station from which that officer responded. Operators must

report the accident to the KMC-LED within 72 hours of their return to the Kaiserslautern

Military Community.

4.3.4.4. 569 USFPS will act as the focal point for information or assistance if necessary.

4.3.5. Traffic Accident Investigation. Security Forces will act as the focal point for

gathering accident information of military affiliated personnel. When possible, SFS/S5R will

obtain copies of accident reports prepared by investigating civilian police agencies to

accompany off-base accident reporting information.

4.3.6. Release of Information.

4.3.6.1. SFS/S5R can release the insurance information of those involved in a vehicle

accident to involved parties or vehicle owners. Personnel should give SFS/S5R a minimum

of 5 days before making contact with SFS/S5R and attempting to pick up any information.

4.3.6.2. Any driver involved in an accident where it is determined through investigation

or witnesses that the driver’s behavior is the cause of the accident (i.e. Inattentive driving

or too fast for conditions), will have four points assessed to their driving record.

4.3.6.3. Unit commanders will designate, in writing, personnel authorized to review,

retrieve, and sign for reports of command action referencing only those persons assigned

to their respective units. These letters must be updated accordingly and maintained on file

in the appropriate S5R office. Those authorized may review the AFJIS report, all AF Form

1168, Statement of Suspect/Witness/ Complainant, AF Form 1315, Major Vehicle Accident

Report, and the driver’s records in AFJIS.

4.4. Miscellaneous Rules

4.4.1. Mechanical standards: Vehicle operators will comply and follow the requirements

for POV mechanical standards IAW AER 190-1/USAFE 31-201, Section II, paragraph C-5 -

C- 27.i.


4.4.2. Bicycles.

4.4.2.1. Obey all traffic rules and regulations.

4.4.2.2. Personnel will utilize safety equipment as follows:

4.4.2.2.1. During periods of reduced visibility, to include hours of darkness and

inclement weather, riders will wear a highly visible outer garment or reflective

equipment. In addition, bicycles ridden during hours of darkness must have a headlight

that emits a white light and a taillight that emits a red light.

4.4.2.2.2. Bicycles must have standard brakes that, when applied, safely stop the

bicycle.

4.4.2.2.3. Bicycle wheels must have two reflectors mounted 180 degrees apart on the

spokes. Bicycle pedals must have reflectors designed and placed to be visible from the

front and rear of the bicycle during darkness.

4.4.2.2.4. Bicycle operators and passengers on U.S. Forces installations must wear an

approved helmet properly fastened under the chin. Helmets must meet the standards set

by the American National Standards Institute, the Snell Memorial Foundation

Standards, the Institut für Zweiradsicherheit e.V., or the Economic Commission of

Europe for bicycle helmets. NOTE: As an exception, local national personnel are not

required to wear a safety helmet when riding a bicycle on U.S. military installations in

Germany. It is, however, highly recommended that they do so.

4.4.2.3. While riding a bicycle, cyclists will:

4.4.2.3.1. Ride only on a seat attached to the bike.

4.4.2.3.2. Carry only the number of people the bicycle is designed and equipped to

carry. Passengers must sit on an authorized, attached seat.

4.4.2.3.3. Will ride as far to the right of the road as possible.

4.4.2.3.4. Not carry bundles, packages, or other articles that prevent the bicyclist from

keeping at least one hand on the handlebars.

4.4.2.3.5. Not ride a bicycle while using a cell phone. Bicycle operators will not use

cell phones or wear listening devices that impede hearing and the detection of

impending danger. Violations will be processed as a moving violation.

4.4.2.3.6. Will not attach themselves to other moving vehicles.

4.4.2.3.7. Will use caution when passing a stopped vehicle or a vehicle traveling in the

same direction.

4.4.2.4. Riding Areas.

4.4.2.4.1. Based on the 86 CES Bicycle/Traffic Study, there are four major areas

marked with proper Combined Foot and Bicycle Path signage as mandatory for

bicyclists to use. These areas are on Wilson Blvd between Kisling Memorial Drive and

Jefferson Avenue; on Maxwell Avenue between Kisling Memorial Drive and Lincoln

Avenue; on Kisling Memorial Drive westbound from Maxwell Avenue all the way to


the West Gate; and on the road that travels westbound between Bldg. 3336/KMCC and

Bldg. 3333/PAX Terminal to Lincoln Blvd.

4.4.2.4.2. For the areas annotated above, USAFE Instruction 31-202, the bicyclist is

obligated to use the sidewalk and may not use the road. All other sidewalks on the

installation without restrictive signs may be used at will. If a bicyclist chooses to use

the road instead of a sidewalk, outside of the restricted areas, they must follow all the

established traffic rules and regulations.

4.4.2.5. Children under 8 years of age operating bicycles must use sidewalks. Special

consideration is to be shown for pedestrians. When crossing a roadway children must get

off the bicycle.

4.4.2.6. Persons of at least 16 years of age may transport two children at a maximum who

are up to 7 years old in trailers designed for the transportation of children behind bicycles.

The age limitation of 7 years does not apply for the transportation of a handicapped child.

4.4.2.7. Traffic tickets issued in connection with bicycle operations will be processed as

moving violations.

4.4.3. Running and Jogging. The following guidelines govern running formations and

joggers that utilize base roadways. These procedures will be adhered to:

4.4.3.1. Personnel running in pairs or in a small group will run in single file formations

and should run facing traffic.

4.4.3.2. On RAB, running formations are prohibited on primary traffic routes on the

installation.

4.4.3.2.1. Running formations will not exceed two files with the formation width not

crossing the centerline.

4.4.3.2.2. The formation will have road guards wearing reflective vests at the front and

the rear of the formation and will have flashlights during hours of darkness and reduced

visibility.

4.4.3.2.3. Cadence calls are permitted only between the hours of 0700 until 1800 when

near the base housing or dormitory areas.

4.4.3.3. Running on the perimeter road in the vicinity of the munitions storage area (MSA)

is prohibited.

4.4.3.4. Vehicle operators will not yell or shout abusive language, names, or behave in an

erratic manner when passing running formations.

4.4.3.5. Drivers passing a formation (from either direction) must provide at least one-meter

clearance and may not exceed 8 kph (5 mph). Drivers will practice safe driving when

passing these formations.

4.4.3.6. When jogging or running on roadways at night or in inclement weather (e.g., fog,

rain, sleet, etc.), personnel will wear clothing containing retro-reflective properties or retro-

reflective accessories visible from the front and back. Utilizing illumination devices such

as flashlights, headlamps, etc. are encouraged while jogging or running.


4.4.4. Skateboards, Scooters, Roller-Skating, Rollerblading and Similar

Objects/Vehicles.

4.4.4.1. Personnel will wear protective gear according to standards for bicycle helmets

(Paragraph 4.4.2.2.4) to include kneepads, elbow pads and wrist guards.

4.4.4.2. Skateboarding/Skating/Rollerblading/Scooters are allowed in all housing areas.

4.4.4.3. When a sidewalk is available, skateboarders/rollerblades/scooter riders shall not

skate/ride in the open road. The sidewalk must be utilized when available and personnel

will use the right side of paths, trails and sidewalks or other designated areas.

4.4.4.4. Skateboarders/skaters/rollerblades/scooter riders must yield to all vehicle and

pedestrian traffic.

4.4.4.5. Not carry anyone or ride with more than one person on the board.

4.4.4.6. Not use cell phones or wear listening devices that impede hearing and the

detection of impending danger.

4.4.4.7. Ramps will not be personally built, nor will installation equipment/property (park

benches, handrails, etc.) be used to perform stunts/tricks. Violators will be held financially

and legally liable for damage to any government or private property.

4.4.4.8. Traffic tickets issued in connection with skateboarding, roller-skating, scooters,

or rollerblading will be processed as non-moving violations.

4.4.5. Flight Line Vehicle Operation.

4.4.5.1. On all flight line perimeter roads, all vehicle operators will conduct a FOD check

on all tires of their vehicles before crossing or entering flight line areas, upon both first

arrival and upon each successive entry.

4.4.5.2. No person will operate a motor vehicle within the flight line areas prior to being

properly trained and certified.

4.4.5.3. Refer to AFI 13-213, AFI 13-213 USAFESUP, RABI 13-201 for specific Airfield

Driving guidance.

4.4.6. Child Safety Seats.

4.4.6.1. Air Force Instruction 91-207 Installation Traffic Safety Programs, requires the

use of child safety seats consistent with state, territory or host nation laws.

4.4.6.1.1. Per USAFEI 31-202, children 12 years of age or younger, or shorter than

150 centimeters (4 feet, 11 inches), are required to use suitable child-restraint devices

that are approved by either ECU Regulation 44 or by the U.S. Department of

Transportation (DOT) when these children are transported in a USAREUR-plated

POV; these children also must be seated in the rear seat if the POV has one.

4.4.6.1.2. Children under 13 years old who weigh more than 22 kilograms (48 pounds)

will use booster seats or other suitable approved devices designed for use with a

vehicle’s three-point (lap and shoulder) seatbelts.

4.4.6.1.3. Booster seats will not be used with two-point seatbelts (lap belts).

4.4.6.1.3.1. Owners of POVs equipped only with two-point seatbelts in the rear


seats should consider having three-point systems professionally installed.

4.4.6.1.3.2. POVs equipped only with two-point seatbelts in the rear seats must

transport a child weighing over 22 kilograms (48 pounds) in a suitable approved

device secured in the front seat with a three-point seatbelt. Additional children

weighing over 22 kilograms (48 pounds) will be secured using the two-point

seatbelts in the rear seat.

4.4.7. Unattended Children. IAW the KMC Child Supervision Policy Matrix, Attachment

3, children nine years of age and under will not be left in the vehicle unattended at any time.

Children ages 10 and 11 may be left unattended if the keys are removed and there is access to

a responsible adult in the event of an emergency (cell phone, etc.). Children ages 12 and above

may be left unattended with other children under the age of 12 and will have access to an adult.

4.4.8. Pets. Pets that may endanger traffic shall be kept away from the road. They are

permitted there only if escorted by persons who are able to control them to the necessary

degree. It is forbidden to lead animals from motor vehicles. Only bicyclists may lead dogs.

4.4.8.1. Pets will not be left unattended in a vehicle for more than 30 minutes. Weather

permitting, whenever a pet is left in a vehicle, at least two windows will be slightly lowered

to allow for ventilation. When the outside ambient temperature exceeds 80 degrees

Fahrenheit, pets will not be left in vehicles.

4.4.8.2. Pets will be placed in the back seat or rear compartment to ensure they do not

interfere with the driver’s ability to maintain control of the vehicle. If there is no back seat

or rear compartment, the pet will be secured in a manner so the pet will not distract the

driver. Pets are not allowed to sit in the driver’s lap at any point.

4.4.8.3. While driving, windows will only be opened far enough to allow air flow through

the window. At no point should any pet be allowed to place any part of the body out of the

window, to include the head.

4.4.9. Radar Detection Devices. IAW DoDI 6055.04 DoD Traffic Safety Program, Speed

radar detection devices are prohibited for use on any Air Force Installations or USAG- K/Army

Garrisons within the KMC, including both USAREUR and non-USAREUR registered

vehicles.

4.4.10. Alcoholic Beverages. No person shall possess an open container or consume an

alcoholic beverage while operating or while within the passenger compartment of a motor

vehicle on Air Force Installation within the KMC.

4.4.10.1. This section does not apply to a passenger in any bus, limousine, taxi, or a

passenger in the living quarters of a motor home.

4.4.10.2. For the purposes of this section, "open container of alcoholic beverage" means

any bottle, can, jar or other receptacle that contains a beverage with one-half of one percent

or more of alcohol by volume and that has been opened, has had its seal broken or the

contents of which have been partially removed. "Passenger compartment" means the area

of a motor vehicle designed for the seating of the driver and other passengers of the vehicle.

Passenger compartment includes an unlocked glove compartment and any unlocked

portable devices within the immediate reach of the driver or any passengers. Passenger


compartment does not include the trunk, a locked glove compartment or the area behind

the rearmost upright seat of a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a trunk.

4.4.10.3. Violation of this rule will result in the driver receiving a traffic citation and one

point will be assessed to their license.

4.4.10.4. Minors (persons under 18 years old) operating a vehicle are prohibited from

transporting alcoholic beverages on military property in the KMC.

4.4.11. Transporting Privately Owned Firearms (POF).

4.4.11.1. Privately owned firearms (POFs) may be transported only:

4.4.11.1.1. If in possession of a valid Waffenbesitzkarte (WBK):

4.4.11.1.2. While hunting when in possession of a valid German hunting license

(Jagdschein) and a AE Form 190-6D, Application for Issuance of a Permit Pursuant to

the German Weapons Law/Application for a License to Acquire a Weapon/Reporting

the Acquisition and Transfer of Ownership of a Weapon, for the weapon.

4.4.11.1.3. While traveling to and from or participating in a lawful sporting or range

firing event. The event must be one authorized by appropriate German or American

authorities.

4.4.11.1.4. While traveling to and from an authorized storage facility.

4.4.11.1.5. While traveling to and from a repair shop.

4.4.11.1.6. While traveling to and from the registration office when in possession of

the following:

4.4.11.1.6.1. An approved AE Form 190-6D.

4.4.11.1.7. While traveling to a new duty station in Germany.

4.4.11.1.8. While traveling from the place of purchase or place of authorized sale.

4.4.11.1.8.1. Exceptions: If in possession of a valid WBK or Jadgschein, a hunter

may borrow a firearm. Borrower will have a signed note from the lender specifying

the period of loan.

4.4.11.1.9. While actually using firearms for hunting and sporting purposes, carrying

is permitted only if the weapon is being transported for the purposes above the firearm

must be:

4.4.11.1.9.1. Unloaded and in an approved locked carrying case/container.

4.4.11.1.9.2. Not concealed on the person in a manner that will prevent exposure

to public view.

4.4.11.1.9.3. Not within reach of a driver or passenger of a motor vehicle.

4.4.11.1.9.4. Stored in a separate compartment of the vehicle from the ammunition

(i.e. weapon in trunk, ammo in passenger compartment).

4.4.11.1.9.5. Ammunition is not authorized within the confines of RAB without

written approval from the unit commander through the unit first sergeant.


4.4.11.1.9.6. Secured in the trunk of vehicle.

4.4.11.1.9.7. Completely unloaded to include chamber and magazines

4.4.12. Inclement Weather Road Conditions.

4.4.12.1. The 569 USFPS/KMC LED (Kaiserslautern Military Community Law

Enforcement Desk) or 86 SFS/BDOC (Base Defense Operations Center) will notify the 86

MSG/CC of adverse road conditions and recommend a Road Conditions (ROADCON)

change as soon as a report on local conditions is available from patrolmen. The 86 SFS is

responsible to check Ramstein Air Base roads. The 569 USFPS is responsible to check

other KMC-AF installations that include the following: Vogelweh, Vogelweh Housing,

Kapaun, Einsiedlerhof, Warrior Preparation Center and Delta Base.

4.4.12.2. The 86 MSG/CC will determine which road condition to implement and will

contact the 86 AW Command Post (CP), who will alert 86 AW/PA and other required

personnel and agencies. Public Affairs (86 AW/PA) will make proper updates to the RAB

Winter Weather Information Site for KMC personnel to reference. The site is located at

https://www.ramstein.af.mil/Weather-Info/ Command Post (86 AW/CP) will contact

the 21 TSC Commander and USAG-K Commander and advise them of the road conditions.

In the event of heavy snow fall, the 569 USFPS/KMC LED or 86 SFS/BDOC will contact

the 86 MSG/CC as soon as a report on local road conditions is available from patrolmen.

4.4.12.3. The following road conditions are:

4.4.12.3.1. Green—Normal driving conditions.

4.4.12.3.2. Amber—Roads vary from mild to severe. All vehicles are to exercise

caution. One or more of the following may apply ; packed snow, snow slush, snow less

than 4 inches, black ice, visibility is 20 to 50 meters (65 to 164 feet), and the

temperature is -1 to 2 degrees Celsius (30-35 degrees Fahrenheit).

4.4.12.3.3. Red—Roads are very hazardous. GOV driving off base/post is limited to

emergency and mission essential driving. Individuals are discouraged from driving

POVs unless absolutely necessary. Use extreme caution. One or more of the following

may apply: snow drifts, snow greater than 4 inches, sheets of ice, visibility less than 20

meters (65 feet), and temperatures less than -1 degree Celsius (30 degrees Fahrenheit).

4.4.12.3.4. Black—Roads are extremely hazardous to dangerous. GOV driving off

base/post is at the discretion of the owning commander. POVs should not be on the

road. One or more of the following may apply: roads have heavy snow drifts, more than

8 inches of snow, extreme sheets of ice, visibility less than 15 meters (50 feet), and

temperatures less than -12 degrees Celsius (10 degrees Fahrenheit).

4.5. Standards for processing Drunk Drivers

4.5.1. Chemical Testing Policies and Procedures. As a minimum, installation law

enforcement personnel will be trained IAW with AFI 31-218(I) Paragraph 4-10

4.5.2. Validity of Chemical Testing. Results of chemical testing are valid under this

regulation only under the following circumstances:

4.5.2.1. Blood, urine, or other bodily substances are tested using generally accepted

scientific and medical methods and standards.

https://www.ramstein.af.mil/Weather-Info/


4.5.2.2. Breath tests administered by qualified personnel.

4.5.2.3. An evidential breath-testing device approved by the State or host nation is used.

The device must also be listed on the NHTSA conforming products list published in the

“Conforming Products List for instruments that conform to the Model Specifications for

Evidential Breath Testing Devices and amendments.”

4.5.2.4. Procedures established by the State or host nation are followed.

4.5.3. Chemical tests of personnel involved in fatal accidents.

4.5.3.1. Installation medical authorities will immediately notify the installation law

enforcement officer of the following:

4.5.3.1.1. The death of any person involved in a motor vehicle accident.

4.5.3.1.2. The circumstances surrounding such an accident, based on information

available at the time of admission or receipt of the body of the victim.

4.5.3.2. Medical authorities will examine the bodies of those persons killed in a motor

vehicle accident to include drivers, passengers, and pedestrians subject to military

jurisdiction. They will also examine the bodies of dependents, who are 16 years of age or

older, if the sponsors give their consent. Tests for the presence and concentration of alcohol

or other drugs in the person’s blood, bodily fluids, or tissues will be made as soon as

possible and where practical within 8 hours of death. The test results will be included in

the medical reports.

4.5.3.3. As provided by law and medical conditions permitting, a blood or breath sample

will be obtained from any surviving operator whose vehicle is involved in a fatal accident.

4.5.3.4. Blood chemical tests on samples collected from local American military medical

facilities or local national police are also authorized under circumstances warranting their

use.

4.5.4. Involuntary Extraction of Bodily Fluids in Traffic Cases

4.5.4.1. The procedures outlined herein pertain only to the investigation of individuals

stopped, apprehended, or cited on a military installation for any offense related to driving

a motor vehicle and for whom probable cause exists to believe that such individual is drunk

or impaired. Extractions of body fluids in furtherance of other kinds of investigations are

governed by the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, Military Rule of Evidence 315

(2002), and regulatory rules concerning requesting and granting authorizations for

searches. Further guidance concerning Air Force policy on nonconsensual extraction of

blood samples is addressed in AFI 44-102, Medical Care Management.

4.5.4.2. Involuntary bodily fluid extraction must be based on valid search and seizure

authorization. An individual subject to the UCMJ who does not consent to chemical testing,

as described above, may nonetheless be subjected to an involuntary extraction of bodily

fluids, including blood and urine.

4.5.4.3. A search authorization executed by a commander or military judge is required

prior to such nonconsensual extractions. All search authorizations must be coordinated

with a JAG at 86 AW/JA prior to contacting the commander or military judge.


Chapter 5

DRIVING RECORDS AND THE TRAFFIC POINT SYSTEM

5.1. Overview. The point system applies to anyone holding a U.S. Forces Certificate of License.

Points will be assessed for violations committed while operating either military vehicles or POVs.

Air Force affiliated personnel will be assessed points IAW AFMAN 31-116, Air Force Motor

Vehicle Traffic Supervision and AFI 31-218(I), Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision. Other members

of the U.S. Forces and civilian component will be assessed IAW AER 190-1, Driver and Vehicle

Requirements and the Installation Traffic Code for the U.S. Forces in Germany. Points will be

assessed for both on-base and off-base offenses. Refer to Attachment 2 for further reference

regarding the Traffic Point Assessment System per AFMAN 31-116 and AFI 31- 218(I).

5.2. Traffic Enforcement.

5.2.1. Security Forces are authorized to conduct speed and traffic enforcement on installation

roadways under the control of the 86 AW and United States Army Garrison-Kaiserslautern

(USAG-K).

5.2.2. Unless directed by the installation commander, 86 MSG/CC and Security Forces will

not conduct traffic checkpoints for the sole purpose of checking drivers’ documents or safety

belt use with the exception of checks conducted during vehicle entry to the installation.

5.3. Point System Application. The use of the point system and procedures prescribed herein

are mandatory. The point system applies to civilian personnel operating government vehicles on

and off the installation and to their POVs driven on-base. It applies to military personnel operating

GOVs and POVs on or off the installation and to dependents, civilian employees, and all other

individuals subject to this instruction operating POVs on the installation. It applies to local

nationals operating GOVs and POVs on the installation. Unless an individual submits a rebuttal,

assess points according to Attachment 2. Also assess points to individuals found guilty by a

military or civilian court, or upon payment of fine or forfeiture of pay and allowances, or posted

bond or collateral.

5.3.1. Traffic points will be input into the Air Force Justice Information System (AFJIS)

database and recorded in the AFJIS history of the individual. Points assessed against an

individual will remain in effect for 2 years. The 86 SFS/S5R, 569 USFPS/S5R, and the

USAREUR RMV will maintain driving record entries as required by Air Force Instruction 31-

218(I).

5.3.2. Operators who commit more than one offense at a time may receive traffic ticket(s) for

each offense. In such cases, all offenses will be listed in AFJIS but only the highest- point

offense shall be assessed points plus 1 point if the driver is at fault for an offense that resulted

in an accident.

5.4. Rebuttal Rights. All personnel, to include their family members, have the right to rebut any

adverse action taken against them.

5.5. Notifying Commanders and Supervisors. The USAREUR Registrar or the applicable S5R

will notify the commander or supervisor concerned when a subordinate’s point assessments reach

a total of either 12 or more points in 1 year or 18 or more points in 2 years.

5.6. Notifying State Licensing Offices.


5.6.1. State licensing agencies will be notified, by mail, of all DUI/DWI incidents, and license

revocations through the U.S. Forces Certificate of Licensing Office in Sembach. Notifications

will be sent out by S5R once the commander’s action has been received. A copy of the AE

Form 190-1K, Report of Administrative Action, USAREUR driver’s license (if available), and

blood sample will be included in the package to the U.S. Forces Certificate of Licensing Office.

5.6.2. The 86 SFS/S5R will provide a copy of all suspension/revocation lists to both the 86

SFS/S3O and 569 USFPS/S3O for use at installation entry points. The Installation Commander

may honor driving suspensions but will honor driving revocations from other installations.

5.7. Fix-It Traffic Tickets. Security Forces personnel will conduct visual checks of motor

vehicles to detect obvious safety defects. The operator of vehicles with defects will be issued a

warning traffic ticket with instructions to:

5.7.1. Repair the defect(s) and return to the issuing units BDOC within seven calendar days.

If a defect cannot be repaired within seven calendar days (a part needs to be ordered from

elsewhere), the vehicle operator must show proof that the repair process has been initiated (an

invoice or receipt showing the repair part is on order). If the defect has been repaired, the pink

copy of the traffic ticket will be taken from the driver and discarded.

5.7.1.1. Those individuals who fail to have the defect fixed within seven calendar days are

guilty of failure to comply with mechanical standards. The traffic ticket will be forwarded

to unit commander, first sergeant, or base support manager for action. Two points will

automatically be assessed to the individual's driving record.

5.7.1.2. Vehicle Operators are responsible for displaying fix-it traffic tickets in the

windshield of their vehicle so it cannot be mistaken as an abandoned vehicle. NOTE:

Drivers who operate a vehicle with a major safety defect are subject to confiscation of their

USAREUR license plates and prosecution under Article 92, UCMJ for Failure to Obey an

Order or Regulation.

5.7.1.3. Traffic tickets issued to personnel for a defective vehicle and labeled as a “fix-it

traffic ticket” will not be forwarded by S5R to their respective commander for action or

review if the defect is repaired within seven calendar days and all administrative

requirements are met by the vehicle operator or owner.

5.7.1.4. It is the driver's responsibility to ensure violations are corrected and registration

is current.

5.8. Traffic Complaints. Traffic tickets will not be issued on any Air Force installation within

the KMC for reported traffic violations that are not verified or witnessed by on-duty SF personnel

(with the exception of citations issued by identified/certified Traffic Wardens). For incidents

involving USAREUR plated vehicles occurring on or off the installation that are not witnessed by

on-duty SF patrols, the complainant provides a written statement and a "Traffic Complaint” blotter

entry is accomplished. The Controller will attempt to identify the owner. Once ownership is

established, the owner’s unit is briefed on the complaint. The blotter entry will reflect if ownership

cannot be established. For incidents involving non-USAREUR plated vehicles, the complainant

will be directed to Polizei.


Chapter 6

IMPOUNDMENT, ABANDONMENT, AND DISPOSAL OF PRIVATELY OWNED

VEHICLES

6.1. Impoundment

6.1.1. A vehicle will be subject to towing/impoundment if one or more of the following

circumstances apply: NOTE: Vehicles parked in the KMCC parking lot adjacent to Macaroni

Grill and the Enlisted Club will not be considered abandoned, in support of 86 AW drunk

driving awareness policies. Vehicle operators have 72 hours to move these vehicles from the

premises. Members may receive a citation but may submit an appeal through their Commander

or First Sergeant to the 86 MSG/CD.

6.1.1.1. The vehicle is illegally parked:

6.1.1.1.1. Parked illegally for an unreasonable period of time (defined as more than 24

hours). This includes illegally parking in any area reserved for others for 24 hours

(customers, employees, handicap, etc.). Vehicle will also be cited for abandonment.

6.1.1.1.2. Parked interfering/impeding with the orderly flow of traffic, to include

double parked vehicles.

6.1.1.1.3. Parked on a sidewalk, within an intersection, on a crosswalk, on a railroad

track, in a fire lane or blocking a driveway so that the vehicle interferes with operations

or creates a safety hazard to other roadway users or the general public.

6.1.1.1.4. Parked blocking an emergency exit/door of any public place.

6.1.1.1.5. Parked in a “tow-away” zone that is marked with signs. Vehicles will also

be cited for abandonment. Specifically, the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center

(KMCC) customer parking lots (West lot and North lot) are designated as “tow away”

zones for any vehicle that remains stationary in these lots overnight with the exception

of the following vehicles:

6.1.1.1.5.1. Government Owned Vehicles (GOVs) with Temporary Duty (TDY)

placards visibly displayed in the windshield.

6.1.1.1.5.2. POVs and GOVs with a KMCC lodging parking pass visibly displayed

in the windshield. (Parking passes are issued by 786 FSS KMCC lodging personnel

upon check-in.)

6.1.1.1.5.3. Privately owned vehicles (POVs) and GOVs with KMCC Manager

parking passes visibly displayed in the windshield (parking passes are

issued/tracked by 86 MSG KMCC Manager).

6.1.1.2. The vehicle interferes with or is involved in one of the following (and presumably

is otherwise legally parked):

6.1.1.2.1. Street cleaning or snow removal operations after attempts to contact the

owner fail.

6.1.1.2.2. Emergency operations during a natural disaster, fire, or other emergency.

6.1.1.2.3. Vehicle was used in a crime or contains evidence of criminal activity.


6.1.1.2.4. The owner or person in charge of the vehicle is apprehended and therefore

unable (or unwilling) to arrange removal of the vehicle.

6.1.1.2.5. Vehicle is mechanically defective and is a menace to others using public

roadways.

6.1.1.2.6. Vehicle is disabled by a traffic accident and the operator is unavailable or

physically incapable of having the vehicle towed to a place of safety for storage or

safekeeping.

6.1.1.2.7. Vehicle is left unattended in, or adjacent to (within 30 feet), a restricted,

controlled, or off-limits area or if it represents an immediate force protection threat.

6.1.1.2.8. Vehicles not bearing proper license plates or vehicles bearing expired plates.

6.1.2. Vehicles will be towed when any of the following apply:

6.1.2.1. Immediately at the discretion of the 86 MSG/CC or CD or higher.

6.1.2.2. Immediately, if deemed a safety, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP), or

public nuisance hazard.

6.1.2.3. If immediate towing is not required/authorized and the owner/owning unit cannot

be contacted, non-immediate towing will be accomplished no sooner than 72 hours after a

vehicle is tagged for abandonment.

6.1.2.4. Impoundment will be conducted IAW AFI 31-218(I). The impoundment

custodian assigns the vehicle a case file and logs the vehicle into a logbook. The case file

will contain any traffic tickets issued to the owner, a DD Form 2505, Authorization for

Removal of Vehicle, a DD Form 2506, Vehicle Impoundment Report, inventorying all items

contained within the vehicle, any damage before and during the tow, and a DD Form 2507,

Notice of Vehicle Impoundment.

6.1.2.4.1. The owner is liable for any damage incurred during the impoundment

procedures.

6.1.2.4.2. Property contained in any impounded vehicle will remain in the vehicle until

the vehicle is released

6.2. Abandoned Vehicles.

6.2.1. Vehicles will be tagged for abandonment via DD Form 2504, Abandoned Vehicle

Notice, if one or more of the following conditions apply:

6.2.1.1. Law Enforcement personnel reasonably believe the vehicle is abandoned.

6.2.1.2. Any vehicle that presents the appearance of being abandoned, i.e. vehicles with

multiple flat tires, broken windows, etc.

6.2.1.3. Upon discretion of the 86 MSG/CC or higher

6.2.1.4. Abandoned vehicles not meeting the qualifications for immediate towing shall be

subject to n-non-immediate towing at the owner’s expense.

6.2.1.5. Vehicles will be cited for abandonment via DD Form 1408, Armed Forces Traffic

Ticket, only if one or more of the following conditions apply:


6.2.1.5.1. Registration expired more than 31 days.

6.2.1.5.2. Immediately prior to an impounded vehicle being released for disposal.

6.3. Unclaimed Vehicles. Vehicles impounded will be disposed of in accordance with DOD

4160.21, Defense Materiel Disposition: Disposal Guidance And Procedures, and Title 10, United

States Code, Section 2575. Prior to disposing of vehicles, impoundment custodian or

representative custodians will make every effort to locate owner or representative of the abandoned

vehicle.

6.3.1. If the owner is known and can be contacted, the owner will be informed that the vehicle

has been impounded and given the choice of picking up the vehicle or turning it over to

services. Regardless of the decision, the owner will reimburse the government for towing and

storage fees.

6.3.2. If 120 days have passed since the official notification and the owner has failed to inform

or contact the impoundment custodian with his or her intentions, the vehicle may be released

for disposal.

6.3.2.1. If the owner is known but cannot be found, the custodians will notify the owner

or representative, by mail, 120 days in advance of disposition. The notice must be sent by

registered or certified mail to the person's last known address and state the time and place

of sale or other disposition.

6.3.2.2. If the owner or representative is unknown, a diligent search of 45 days must be

conducted. After a diligent search has been conducted the vehicle may be disposed of 120

days after the date the vehicle was impounded. The custodian will not dispose of the

property worth $25 or more until 90 days after it has been placed in storage. At that point,

the vehicle may be turned over to the 86th Force Support Squadron or to the Defense

Reutilization Marketing Office, depending on what the member indicated on the AE Form

190-1AA, Application For Motor Vehicle Registration and Allied Transactions.

6.4. Vehicle as Evidence.

6.4.1. If a vehicle is to be impounded as evidence, the 86 SFS Flight Chief will ensure an AF

Form 52, Evidence Tag is accomplished. 86 SFS Investigations Flight (86 SFS/S2I) will be

contacted to remove the vehicle.

6.4.2. The 86 SFS/S2I will respond to escort the vehicle or move the vehicle to a secure

location and complete necessary forms. The vehicle will not be moved until 86 SFS/S2I arrives

to maintain a proper chain of custody. Prior to towing, photographs will be taken and an

inventory of the vehicle will be completed via DD Form 2506, Vehicle Impoundment Report.

A copy of the DD Form 2506 will be provided to the operator of the vehicle as soon as possible.

6.4.3. The purpose of inventorying the vehicle prior to being towed is to protect 86 SFS

personnel from any liability concerning missing property or vehicle damage.

6.4.3.1. Security Forces personnel must not use the pretext of a vehicle inventory to search

a vehicle that would normally require search authorization. In the event SF personnel

discover evidence of a crime during an inventory, immediately stop and request search

authorization, via AF Form 1176, Authority to Search and Seize.

6.4.3.2. For further guidance concerning inventory searches, refer to 86 AW/SJA.


6.5. Towing of Vehicles. When vehicle owners/operators must tow their own vehicles, the

following guidelines will apply:

6.5.1. The vehicle being towed will be properly registered (temporary, operational, or non-

operational). Personnel involved in towing a vehicle will be in possession of registration

documents for that vehicle.

6.5.2. If the towed vehicle is equipped with an operational brake system (not power assisted)

to include operational brake lights, a tow strap, rope, or chain may be used. A qualified,

licensed vehicle operator will be positioned in the driver's seat to operate brakes and steer the

towed vehicle.

6.5.3. A vehicle with an inoperable brake system or power assisted brakes will be towed by

tow truck, tow bar, or trailer.

6.5.4. Any vehicle towed during darkness will be equipped with operational taillights and turn

signals.

6.5.5. Motorcycles will only be towed when secured on a trailer.


Chapter 7

PARKING MONITOR PROGRAM

7.1. Purpose and Scope. The Parking Monitor program assists local Security Forces/Military

Police by citing parking violators in the immediate vicinity of their facility. Failure to follow

established procedures outlined in this instruction may lead to removal from the Parking Monitor

Program. Select Parking Monitors (E-5, the civilian equivalent or above) may be authorized by

their commanders to issue traffic tickets for certain non-moving violations.

7.1.1. The 86 SFS Police Services Section (86 SFS/S5L) has the responsibility of training

Parking Monitors within the confines of Ramstein Air Base, and the 569 USFPS Police

Services Section (569 USFPS/S5L) has the responsibility of training Parking Monitors for all

other KMC Air Force installations. The appropriate S5L office is responsible for providing

Traffic Ticket Books and Abandoned Vehicle Notices to appointed Parking Monitors. Each

S5L office will also maintain current unit delegation letters on file.

7.1.2. A facility manager may, in writing, request to be appointed as a parking monitor to write

parking traffic tickets only at their facility. Only three parking monitors are authorized per

facility. Facility managers must submit the appointment letter to the appropriate S5L for

training. Family Housing Area Leaders or Building Leaders issue traffic tickets within their

assigned areas. Parking monitors must have at least one (1) year retainability in order to be

appointed and must be retrained annually.

7.2. Selective Enforcement. Parking Monitors will not practice selective enforcement. Parking

Monitors will only issue traffic tickets for areas under the control of their commander.

7.3. Parking Traffic Tickets. Traffic tickets issued by Parking Monitors are accountable items.

Parking Monitors are responsible for the traffic tickets issued and will not delegate others to use

them in any capacity. Parking Monitors should not issue a traffic ticket if there is any doubt about

whether the traffic ticket should be issued.

7.3.1. Any traffic ticket that is requested to be voided due to an administrative error will be

returned to S5L and forwarded to the S5R section with a concise typed letter annotating why

the traffic ticket is to be voided. Do not throw the traffic ticket away.

7.3.2. Parking Monitors will only issue parking traffic tickets in the parking lot(s) for which

they are authorized. They will not issue traffic tickets in parking lots where they have no

jurisdiction or authority. The appropriate S5L will brief Parking Monitors on their area of

responsibility and will ensure traffic tickets are issued in the assigned area of responsibility.

7.3.2.1. When issuing DD Form 1408, the Parking Monitor will write special instructions

on the back of the pink copy for the violator, to contact SFS/S5R if he/she wishes to rebut

the traffic ticket. In addition, the violator will be instructed to notify their Commander or

First Sergeant within 24 hours or next duty day.

7.3.2.2. If violators wish to rebut a Parking Monitor’s ticket, he/she will have 5 duty days

of receipt of the traffic ticket to contact the Security Forces Administration and Reports

Branch (SFS/S5R) in person, to rebut the traffic ticket. The SFS/S5R will obtain a written

statement from the Parking Monitor who issued the traffic ticket for inclusion in the

rebuttal package.


7.3.2.3. Parking Monitors will turn in the traffic ticket to the 86 SFS/S5L, where missing

data in sections 1-7 will be filled in. The 86 SFS/S5L will forward the traffic ticket to the

SFS/S5R for processing.

7.3.2.4. Traffic Tickets that are incomplete or were written by personnel not designated as

Parking Monitors will not be processed and will be returned to the unit.

7.4. Abandoned Vehicle Notices. Parking Monitors may issue DD Forms 2504, Abandon

Vehicle Notices, as well as traffic tickets, for vehicles violating the 72 hour rule described in

Paragraph 4.10.1.3.1 If an Abandoned Vehicle Notice is issued, a traffic ticket will be issued with

it and titled “Prohibited Long-Term Parking.” Vehicles will be cited as abandoned IAW the

procedures outlined in Paragraph 6.2 above. Parking monitors may contact Security Forces for

assistance.

7.5. Completion of the Traffic Ticket. Parking Monitors will follow these instructions when

completing the DD Form 1408.

7.5.1. White copy:

7.5.1.1. Complete all of sections 8-13.

7.5.1.2. In section 14 “Other Violations (Describe)” annotate “See Remarks.”

7.5.1.3. In Section 14 “Parking”, “X” the appropriate block that pertains to the violation.

7.5.1.4. In section 15 “Remarks”, annotate the specific violation in accordance with RABI

31-218 and, if issued for being parked overtime, include the time the vehicle was first

observed.

7.5.1.5. In Section 16 “NAME OF PERSON ISSUING TICKET”, print the entire first,

middle initial and last name of the Parking Monitor issuing the traffic ticket.

7.5.1.6. In Section 17 “ORGANIZATION/INSTALLATION,” print the Parking

Monitor’s unit and APO number.

7.5.1.7. In Section 18 “RANK/GRADE”, print the current rank or pay grade of the Parking

Monitor.

7.5.2. Yellow copy. There are four questions, which must be answered. The questions are

printed on top of each yellow copy.

7.5.2.1. “Any other hazard, which increased the seriousness of the violation.” Annotate

any hazard such as hindering the flow of traffic, blocking the flow of traffic, etc., otherwise

annotate “N/A”

7.5.2.2. “Where violation was first observed and where contact was made.” Self-

explanatory.

7.5.2.3. “Total distance traveled during pursuit.” Annotate “N/A”

7.5.2.4. “Condition, attitude and instructions to violator.” Condition and attitude will only

be completed if the Parking Monitor has personal contact with the vehicle operator when

issuing the traffic ticket. “Instructions to violator” will always be “Report violation to First

Sergeant or Commander within 24 hours or next duty day.”


7.5.2.5. Witnesses. Print rank and full name of any witnesses who observed the violation.

Witnesses do not need to be Parking Monitors or active duty military members.

7.5.2.6. Vehicle Defects. If any vehicle defects are observed, annotate them in this section.

This is particularly important for abandoned vehicles. If no vehicles defects are observed,

annotate “None noted”.

7.5.3. Pink copy. Once completed, this copy will be detached and placed underneath the

driver’s side windshield wiper blade. For motorcycles, roll the pink copy head to foot and

staple it together around a handbrake cable, ensuring it is visible to the vehicle owner.

7.5.3.1. “X” all three blocks in the upper left corner.

7.5.3.2. Print clearly in the “Special Remarks” column: “Report this violation to your First

Sergeant or Commander within 24 hours or next duty day.” In addition to any other special

instructions written on the back of the Yellow Copy.

7.6. Processing Traffic Tickets. Once the traffic ticket is issued, the Parking Monitor will hand

deliver the stapled white and yellow copy of the traffic ticket to the appropriate S5L within 24

hours from the date of issue or the following duty day, if issued on a weekend or holiday. S5L will

validate and process the traffic tickets and forward to the appropriate S5R. The pink copy of the

traffic ticket will be attached to the vehicle as described in Paragraph 7.6.3 Do not forward traffic

tickets through the Base Information Transfer Service (BITS).

7.7. Warning Traffic Tickets. Parking Monitors will not issue warning traffic tickets


Chapter 8

MISCELLANEOUS

8.1. Construction and Event Traffic Control Plans.

8.1.1. All construction projects affecting the flow of traffic on Ramstein Air Base, Kapuan Air

Station, Pulaski Barracks, Sembach Annex, Vogelweh Air Station and Vogelweh Family

Housing Annex must be coordinated through the Base Traffic Engineer for review and

approval. The construction traffic control plans must be in accordance with the German

Regulation Richtlinien für die Sicherung von Arbeitsstellen an Straßen (RAS).

8.1.2. All event traffic control plans affecting the flow of traffic on RAB must be coordinated

through the Base Traffic Engineer and 86 SFS Police Services Section for review and approval.

8.1.3. All event traffic control plans affecting the flow of traffic on KAS, Pulaski Barracks,

SA, VAS and VFHA must be coordinated through the Base Traffic Engineer and 569 USFPS

Police Services Section for review and approval.

8.2. Reporting Lost, Stolen, or Recovered Vehicles and License Plates. If any vehicle

registered or licensed by the RMV is stolen or one or both of the license plates are lost, stolen, or

recovered, the owner must make an immediate report to the nearest Security Forces Squadron. If

the station is not within a reasonable distance, the local civilian authorities will be notified.

Security Forces must be notified as soon as possible.

8.3. Replacing Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated License Plates and Documents.

8.3.1. If one or both plates are lost or stolen, the owner must:

8.3.1.1. Report the loss/theft IAW Paragraph 8.2

8.3.1.2. Complete AE Form 190-1AU.

8.3.1.3. Return the POV registration and license plate (if any) to the local FRS.

8.3.1.4. Pay a registration fee (by check, money order or credit card). The owner will

receive new permanent plates and documents valid for the remainder of the registration

period or for 1 year with a new inspection.

8.3.2. If one or both plates are mutilated, the procedures in 8.3.1.1. through 8.3.1.4. apply.

8.3.3. If documents are lost, stolen or mutilated, the procedures in 8.3.1.2. through 8.3.1.4.

apply.

MARK R. AUGUST, Brigadier General, USAF

Commander


Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

DoD 4160.21, Defense Materiel Disposition: Disposal Guidance And Procedures, 12 January

2018

DoD 6055.04 DoD Traffic Safety Program, 20 April, 2009, Incorporating through Change 3, 10

October 2017

AFI 31-218(I), Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision,22 May 2006

AFI 13-213, Airfield Driving, 01 June 2011

AFMAN 31-116, Air Force Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision,18 December 2015 AFMAN 33-

363, Management of Records, 01 March 2008

AFI 91-207, US Air Force Traffic Safety Program, 26 July 2019

USAFEI 31-202/USAREUR Regulation 190-1, Driver and Vehicle Requirements and the

Installation Traffic Code for the U.S. Forces in Germany,13 August 2013

Adopted Forms

AE Form 190-1AA, Application For Motor Vehicle Registration and Allied Transactions, 01

April 2019

AE Form 190-1K, Report of Administrative Action, 01 July 2016

AE Form 190-6D, Application for Issuance of a Permit Pursuant to the German Weapons

Law/Application for a License to Acquire a Weapon/Reporting the Acquisition and Transfer of

Ownership of a Weapon, 01 September 2018

AF Form 332, Base Civil Engineer Work Request, 01 January 1991

AF Form 1168, Statement of Suspect/Witness/ Complainant, 01 April 1998 AF Form 1315,

Major Vehicle Accident Report, 01 July 1994

DD Form 788, Private Vehicle Shipping Document for Automobile, 01 Sept 1998 DD Form

1408, Armed Forces Traffic Ticket, 01 Dec 1987

DD Form 2504, Abandon Vehicle Notices, 01 May 2000

DD Form 2505, Authorization for Removal of Vehicle, 01 May 2000 DD Form 2506, Vehicle

Impoundment Report, 01 May 2000

DD Form 2507, Notice of Vehicle Impoundment, 01 May 2000

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AAFCE—Allied Air Forces, Central Europe

AAFES—Army & Air Force Exchange Service

ADAPT—Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention & Treatment


AF—Air Force

AFMAN—Air Force Manual

AFRIMS—Air Force Records Management System

AFJIS—Air Force Justice Information System

ANSI—American Standard InstituteAT/FP—Anti-Terrorism/Force ProtectionATV—All Terrain

Vehicle

AVM—Abandoned Vehicle Monitor

AW—Air Wing

BAC—Blood Alcohol Content

BDOC—Base Defense Operations Center

BITS—Base Information Transfer Service

BX—Base Exchange

CC—Commander

CD—Deputy Commander

CEG—Civil Engineering Group

CES—Civil Engineering SquadronCSF—Chief, Security Forces

CP—Command Post

DoD—Department of Defense

DoDDS—Department of Defense Dependent Schools

DOT—Department of Transportation

DUI—Driving Under the InfluenceDV—Distinguished Visitor

DWI—Driving While Impaired

EAS—Einsiedlerhof Air Station

ECE—Economic Commission for Europe

ELVIS—Enhanced Large Vehicle Inspection Site

FOD—Foreign Object Damage

FSS—Force Support Squadron

GE—Germany

GLH—Government Leased Housing

GOV—Government Vehicle

IAW—In Accordance With

KAS—Kapaun Air Station

KMC—Kaiserslautern Military Community


KMCC—Kaiserslautern Military Community Center

KPH—Kilometers Per Hour

MPH—Miles Per Hour

MSA—Munitions Storage Area

MSG—Mission Support Group

NATO HQ AAC Ramstein—North Atlantic Treaty Organization Headquarters Allied Air

Command Ramstein

OPR—Office of Primary Responsibility

PAX—Passenger

POC—Point of Contact

POF—Privately Owned FirearmsPOV—Privately Owned Vehicle

PPE—Personal Protective Equipment

RV—Recreational Vehicle

RAB—Ramstein Air Base

RDS—Records Disposition Schedule

RMV—Registry of Motor VehiclesROADCON—Road Condition

SA—Sembach Annex

SE—Safety

SFS—Security Forces Squadron

SK—Sembach Kaserne

S5BV—569 USFPS Vehicle Registration Office

S5P—Plans and Programs

SOFA—Status of Forces Agreement

TSCG—Traffic Safety Coordination Group

TDY—Temporary Duty

UCMJ—Uniform Code of Military Justice

USAFE—United States Air Force in Europe

USAG-K—United States Army Garrison—Kaiserslautern

USAREUR—United States Army EuropeUSFPS—United States Forces Police Squadron

VAS—Vogelweh Air Station

VFHA—Vogelweh Family Housing Area

VRS—Vehicle Readiness SquadronWBK—Waffenbesitzkarte


Terms

Abandoned Vehicle—Vehicles that have been stationary for an extended period and vehicles

missing license plates or other evidence of ownership Citations for abandoned vehicles will only

be issued IAW Paragraph 6.2.3. of this publication.

Bicycle—Vehicle having two wheels in tandem, propelled by human power using foot pedals.

Crosswalk—Any portion of a roadway, at an intersection or elsewhere, distinctly marked for

pedestrian crossing by lines, or other markings on the roadway surface.

Divided Road—A road that is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic.

Driver—A person in actual physical control of a motor vehicle, including motorcycles, motor

scooters, and mopeds, or exercising control over or steering a towed vehicle.

Driving on Suspension or Revocation—Operating a motor vehicle while driving privileges are

suspended or revoked.

Intersection—A place where two or more streets meet. The junction of an alley or driveway with

a street or highway is not an intersection.

Motorcycle—A vehicle designed to travel with no more than three wheels in contact with the

ground. Include in this category are mopeds, motor scooters, motor-kicks, and motorbikes

propelled by an engine.

Motor Vehicle—Is every vehicle which is self-propelled or propelled by electric power.

Moving Violation—A violation of any traffic law, ordinance, or directive while operating a

vehicle.

Non—Moving Violation - A violation of the RAB Traffic Code when the vehicle is not in motion,

such as parking violations, excessive noise violations , major vehicle repairs, and abandoned

vehicles.

Non—Moving Violation Suspension - A suspension of driving privileges not to exceed 6 months

for an individual who accumulates three non-moving violations within a 12-month period.

Open container—any bottle, can, or container from which the seal has been broken, or the

contents partially removed.

Parking—To bring a vehicle to a stop and keep it at the edge of a public way; to leave temporarily

the vehicle on a public way or in a parking lot or garage.

Pedestrian—A person on foot.

Ready possession—means located in the passenger compartment of the vehicle accessible to the

driver or any passengers.

Revocation—The revoking of driving privileges both on and off the installation. Revocations will

last one year or more. Additionally, privileges will not automatically be reinstated at the

completion of the revocation period. Individuals must petition for reinstatement of driving

privileges following a revocation.

Right—of-Way - A precedence in passing afforded to one vehicle over another by custom,

decision, or statute; the legal right of traffic to take precedence; the legal right to take precedence

over others.


Small Child—Child under 12 years of age.

Suspending Authority—86th Mission Support Group Commander or Deputy (86 MSG/CC, CD)

for offenses on Ramstein Air Base (RAB) and for offenses on installations under the control of the

86 AW and for off-base offenses in the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC).

Suspension—Not to exceed one year, the temporary withholding of driving privileges. These

privileges can be suspended both on and off base, dependent on the severity of the individual’s

actions and governing regulations. For alcohol-related suspensions only, a request for

reinstatement must be submitted prior to privileges being returned to the individual.

Stop—Complete cessation of movement.

Traffic Control Devices—Signs, signals, and markings used by the authorities to regulate, warn

or guide traffic.

Unlicensed Person—Any person who failed to accomplish the prescribed requirements to obtain

a valid vehicle operator’s license for the vehicle they are operating.

Unreasonable period of time—In excess of 24 hours in public parking lots (Army/Air Force

Exchange Services, Post Office, Bowling Center etc.), unless otherwise approved by the

appropriate authority.

Vehicle—Any form of land transportation by which any person or property may be transported

upon a highway.


Attachment 2

TRAFFIC POINT ASSESSMENT TABLE

Table A2.1. Traffic Point Assessment Table, Part 1


Attachment 3

KMC CHILD SUPERVISION POLICY MATRIX

Table A3.1. KMC Child Supervision Policy Matrix


Attachment 4

TRAFFIC SIGNS

Table A4.1. General and Special Danger Signs, Part 1


Table A4.3. Regulatory Signs.


Table A4.18. Guiding Signs, Part 1



Table A4.25. Traffic Devices, Part 1

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